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Flat Roof Survey in Coombe Hill
Independent flat roof surveys in Coombe Hill. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
When you need someone else
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
Flat roof survey in Coombe Hill: what you get
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. Built-up felt tends to blister and crack, asphalt crazes and splits, EPDM can lift at its laps, and GRP can crack at board joints and edge trims. Single-ply PVC and TPO roofs are checked at their welds, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. We survey felt flat roofs, mastic asphalt and single-ply membranes, and common reasons people get in touch are ponding water that doesn’t drain away and blistering in felt or asphalt.
Water getting through a flat roof in London can travel under the covering and appear some way from the hole. Upstands against parapets, outlets and the edge where flat meets pitched are common entry points. In a converted house in Coombe Hill, the roof above may belong to the building rather than one flat.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Coombe Hill (SW15, KT2)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Coombe Hill
Do you cover Coombe Hill?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Coombe Hill as anywhere else.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Coombe Hill?
Usually it’s manageable with a little notice. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Do you go up onto the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. Otherwise we use windows, vantage points and the spaces below, and we note any area we couldn’t see. We don’t walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
We don’t test for asbestos. If we see materials that could contain it, like cement sheets on a building from before 2000, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
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 please phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Common roof problems in Coombe Hill
Flat roofs often get walked on for other jobs: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. Each visit can damage a covering not made for regular foot traffic. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Leaks around rooflights
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Blocked or damaged outlets
Take an older house close to St John the Baptist: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
What to check before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Are they insured for the work?
- What experience they bring
- Which limits apply to the survey
Useful tips for Coombe Hill property owners
Getting the most from a flat roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Get splits, lifted seams and loose trims seen to while they’re small. A flat roof that’s looked after between surveys usually lasts longer.
Nearby places to Coombe Hill
What else we do in Coombe Hill
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no 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, let us know as you book.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Where there’s safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
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. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork, which can lead to damp inside. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Coombe Hill
- An independent look at the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- A written report with photos
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Flat roof surveys in Coombe Hill: local notes
With Pembroke Lodge about 1.5 miles north-west, Coombe Hill sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. If your home in Coombe Hill is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If you run a business near Bentall Centre, the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after. Anyone responsible for a site like Robin Hood Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Coombe Hill is about 2 miles north-east of Kingston upon Thames, in Greater London. Coombe Hill gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Coombe Hill is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for flat roof surveys. We also survey roofs in London.
Every address in SW15 and KT2 is covered for flat roof surveys. You’ll find streets like Keswick Avenue, Derwent Avenue and Robin Hood Lane. With the A308 close by, Coombe Hill is simple for us to get to for flat roof surveys. We also cover the places around Coombe Hill: Kingston Vale (1 mile east), Putney Vale (1 mile east), Coombe (1 mile south), Norbiton (2 miles south-west) and Motspur Park (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
What’s near Coombe Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Coombe Girls' School, Canbury School and Richmond Park. For rail, the closest station is Norbiton station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Bentall Centre (2.2 miles south-west) and Kingston Hospital (1.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Coombe Hill includes Kingston Hill Road area and Fishpond Wood and Beverley Meads.
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.