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Flat roof survey in Coombe, Greater London
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Coombe and the rest of Greater London. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
About our flat roof survey in Coombe
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big flat roofs. On a roof like this, a survey shows where the covering is wearing, where water is ponding and which outlets need attention. We record the condition with photographs so work can be planned and budgeted. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so please call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. We survey EPDM rubber, upstands and outlets and mastic asphalt, and people most often book us about failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and pools of water lying on the roof.
Commercial and residential blocks across London frequently have big flat roofs with plant, rooflights and access walkways. Each pipe, upstand and fixing through the covering is a possible weak point. For a building in Coombe, access is agreed with whoever manages the roof before the visit. Rooflights, plant supports and pipe entries are common places for a membrane to fail.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Coombe (CR0, CR2, CR9)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Coombe
Buyers often book after their home survey suggests a closer look at a flat roof. Owners and managing agents use a survey to plan upkeep, or ahead of a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photographs.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Cracked or split membrane
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- A sagging deck under the covering
The streets around a church such as Church Hall United Reformed Church Of St Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Before you book anyone
- What the survey will not cover
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How long the report takes to arrive
Flat roofs in Coombe
With Addington Palace about 1.3 miles east, Coombe sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Outer London has a good many Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you look after a building like Coombe Wood School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. For businesses in and around places like St George's Walk, the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after.
Coombe is about 1 mile east of Croydon, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Coombe across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small. We also survey roofs in London.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: CR0, CR2 and CR9. Whether your property is on Oaks Road, Coombe Road and Coombe Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Coombe: Croydon (1 mile west), Addiscombe (1 mile north), South Croydon (1 mile south-west), Shirley Oaks (1 mile north-east) and Shirley (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (11 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
Landmarks near Coombe
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Coombe Lodge pub, Royal Russell School and St Peter's Primary School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is South Croydon station, roughly 1 mile west. A little further out are St George's Walk (1.4 miles north-west) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (2.1 miles west). Open spaces near Coombe include Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
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Coombe questions
Is Coombe in the area you cover?
Yes, Coombe is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Coombe as anywhere else.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Coombe?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway as you book. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
Asbestos testing isn’t part of our survey. If we see materials that could contain it, such as cement sheets on a building from before 2000, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats. We quote bigger roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Honest limits
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Coombe
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In Coombe, as in much of London, plenty of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, tell us as you book.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The size of the roof
- Height and safe access
- The shape of the roof and its details
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Coombe, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Coombe
Before replacing a flat roof, it’s useful to know if you really need to. At times the trouble is a handful of failed details, and at times the whole covering is worn. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Coombe
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% customer satisfaction
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.