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Flat roof survey in Clerkenwell, Greater London
Flat roof surveys in Clerkenwell from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Cracked or split membrane
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Clerkenwell
A flat roof does not shed water the way a pitched roof does. Water lies on the surface for longer, so a small split or a blocked outlet can soon lead to a leak. We check the surface, the falls, the upstands and the edge trims, and we note any sign that the deck below has got wet. That way, defects are found before they reach the room below. If you’ve noticed upstands pulling away from walls and splits and cracks in the covering, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Water getting through a flat roof in London can travel under the covering and appear some way from the hole. Outlets, upstands against parapet walls and joins with the main roof are frequent culprits. In a converted house in Clerkenwell, the roof above may belong to the building rather than one flat.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Clerkenwell (N1, EC1V, WC1X)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. For a visit in Clerkenwell, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. We then look at what can be seen safely from the ground, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Where there is safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Your questions about flat roof surveys in Clerkenwell
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Clerkenwell?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway as you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near Clerkenwell?
Yes, commercial flat roofs are part of what we cover. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for the building.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We’ll confirm the timing as you book.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Clerkenwell?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Clerkenwell
Waiting for a stain inside means the water has already got through the layers. A survey can find worn areas and failing details before that point, while there’s still time to plan the work. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Towns and villages near Clerkenwell
What else we do in Clerkenwell
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Clerkenwell
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Clerkenwell
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- House, block, shop or office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Anything about access we should know
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Local flat roofs in Clerkenwell
Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that cannot be seen from the pavement. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Clerkenwell has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half, and like offices and blocks, hotels often sit under flat roofs. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use.
The streets around a church such as St James's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. Shop and office owners around Brunswick Centre may find that a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks. Dr Johnson's House, about 0.8 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Clerkenwell. Older homes nearby may have later flat-roofed extensions or dormers, frequently re-covered more than once.
Clerkenwell is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. We carry out flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Clerkenwell and the surrounding area. Across Greater London, we cover Clerkenwell and the places around it.
Flat roof surveys in N1, EC1V and WC1X work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Long Lane, City Road and Noel Road. Clerkenwell sits on or near the A1 and A5201, so getting to you is simple. If you are just outside Clerkenwell, we cover Farringdon (1 mile south), Angel (1 mile north), Smithfield (1 mile south), Holborn (1 mile south-west) and St Pancras (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Kensington (5 miles south-west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south).
Landmarks near Clerkenwell
We work in homes and buildings around Barts Health Archives, The Sekforde pub and Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School, among other places. Other local landmarks include Tech City College (under half a mile north-east) and King Square Gardens (within half a mile north-east). Clerkenwell has its own railway station: Farringdon station. A little further out are Brunswick Centre (0.9 miles west) and Montfichet's Tower (0.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.
What we look for on each type of roof
EPDM rubber
An EPDM rubber roof is normally one large sheet, bonded to the deck. The survey looks at laps, edge trims, corners and signs of puncture.
Felt and built-up roofs
On felt, the upstands and edge details frequently fail before the main surface. Every upstand and edge is looked at, with photos of any that have lifted or cracked.