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Flat roof survey in Dagenham, Greater London
We carry out flat roof surveys in Dagenham and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
Flat roof surveys around Dagenham
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Historic houses such as Rainham Hall, about 2 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Dagenham goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Village Infants' School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. The streets around a church such as St. Peter and St. Paul are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. If you let a flat or house near Dagenham Dock station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Dagenham is about 3 miles south of Romford, in Greater London. Whether the building in Dagenham is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Greater London. There is also a page for London.
Surveys in RM10, RM9, RM13 and RM7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Exeter Road, Plumtree Close and Rodwell Place. Dagenham is on the B178, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover Becontree (1 mile north-west), Dagenham Green (1 mile south-west), Beam Park (1 mile south), South Hornchurch (1 mile south-east) and Hornchurch Marshes (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles west), Shoreditch (10 miles west) and Walthamstow (9 miles west).
What’s near Dagenham
Around Dagenham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Dagenham Park Community School, Beam Valley Country Park and Cross Keys pub. Dagenham’s nearest station is Dagenham Dock station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Rush Green Hospital (1.5 miles north-east) and The Brewery (2.5 miles north). The countryside around Dagenham includes Dagenham Village Churchyard.
How a flat roof survey works in Dagenham
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. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so it helps if you phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. If you’re worried about a sagging deck under the covering and splits and cracks in the covering, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Across London, flat roofs are everywhere, from back additions and dormers to roof terraces, blocks of flats and offices. Coverings range from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes, and each fails in its own way. In Dagenham, as anywhere in London, the right approach depends on what the roof is made of. Older flat roofs are often felt or asphalt, newer ones rubber or GRP.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Dagenham (RM10, RM9, RM13, RM7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, 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.
What a flat roof survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
How the survey works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. In a London area like Dagenham, the main things to sort out are parking and access: tell us 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 everything that’s safely in view from ground level, 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 is safe.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Dagenham
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Why get it checked now?
On a commercial building, a flat roof leak can disrupt tenants, staff and stock. A planned survey lets you budget for work rather than deal with an emergency around the business. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly, rather than in a rush after a leak.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Photographs and a written report every time
What affects the price in Dagenham
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
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 can help you choose.
What we need to know
We’ll typically ask about:
- When you need the report by
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Common questions in Dagenham
Is my home in Dagenham listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Dagenham in the area you cover?
Yes, Dagenham is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
What happens next?
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.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. We look closely at the flat roof rather than the whole building. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
Asbestos testing isn’t part of our survey. If we see materials that could contain it, like cement sheets on a building from before 2000, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them.
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 ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address.