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Flat roof survey in Coldharbour, Greater London
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Coldharbour, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Standing water left after rain
Flat roof survey in Coldharbour: what you get
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can safely be seen: on the roof where it is safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. Where any area cannot be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so you know exactly what was covered. We survey single-ply membranes, GRP fibreglass and felt flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are signs of deflection in the roof deck and damaged trims at the roof edge.
Commercial and residential blocks across London often have big flat roofs with plant, rooflights and access walkways. Every penetration and upstand is a place where a membrane can fail. In Coldharbour, roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand. Plant bases, rooflights and cable entries are all places where water can get in.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Coldharbour (E14, SE10, E22)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
It is a careful look at the flat roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Coldharbour
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
How we price flat roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- When you need the report by
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
FAQs for Coldharbour
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Coldharbour?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Coldharbour?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, with larger roofs quoted on their size.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. It is a survey of the flat roof. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 home survey or a structural engineer’s report. Many buyers use it alongside a building survey.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. Where that is the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Otherwise, the visit in Coldharbour runs like any other.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Related advice
Local flat roofs in Coldharbour
There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Coldharbour. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use. Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you run a business near Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near All Saints Church, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Coldharbour means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Coldharbour is about 2 miles north of Greenwich, in Greater London. Anywhere in Coldharbour, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Greater London coverage includes Coldharbour.
Flat roof surveys in E14, SE10 and E22 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Canada Square, Simpson's Road and Amsterdam Road. Being close to the A1206 and A1261, Coldharbour is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Coldharbour include Blackwall (1 mile north-east), London Docklands (1 mile west), Poplar (1 mile north-west), Canary Wharf (1 mile west) and Heron Quays (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
Near you in Coldharbour
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Canary Wharf College 3, Mudchute Park and Farm and Tower Hamlets College. For rail, the closest station is Canary Wharf station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Old Royal Naval College (1.3 miles south) and Poplar Hospital (0.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Tower Hill and Lavender Pond.
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
Buyers can take the findings back to the seller or the agent. It can support a request for work before completion or a conversation about price, depending on what we found.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.
Different roofs, different checks
Rooflights and upstands
Where a flat roof meets a wall, the upstand has to stay sealed as the building moves. We check for splits, gaps and loose flashings above the upstand.
EPDM rubber
Lifting at the edges and loose areas of membrane are common EPDM problems. Any we find are noted and photographed.