Greater London · London and the South East
Dulwich Village Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys across Dulwich Village, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Leaks around rooflights
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Outlets that hold water back
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Dulwich Village
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. The surface, the falls, the upstands and the trims are all looked at closely, and we note any sign that the deck below has got wet. The aim is to find problems before they show up as a stain on a ceiling. We survey EPDM rubber, upstands and outlets and mastic asphalt, and people most often book us about blocked or damaged outlets and leaks around rooflights.
Across London, flat roofs are everywhere, from back additions and dormers to roof terraces, blocks of flats and offices. They’re covered in felt, asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass or single-ply membranes, each with its own weak points. In Dulwich Village, as anywhere in London, the right approach depends on what the roof is made of. Many older flat roofs are felt or asphalt, and many newer ones EPDM rubber or GRP.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Dulwich Village (SE22, SE21, SE24)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Dulwich Village
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass
A well-laid GRP roof often lasts up to about 30 years. Hairline cracks over board joints are an early warning we look out for.
Felt and built-up roofs
Built-up felt is one of the most common flat roof coverings on extensions, garages and dormers. We look for blistering, cracking, split laps and worn mineral surfacing.
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords and agents in Dulwich Village book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the flat roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
When to book a survey in Dulwich Village
Water that doesn’t drain sits on the roof and speeds up wear. It typically comes from poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that has dipped. Leaves and silt from nearby trees can soon choke an outlet.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Cracked or split membrane
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Leaks around rooflights
Anyone responsible for a site like Dulwich Hamlet Junior School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Before booking anyone
- What insurance they carry
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What follow-up you get after the report
Flat and commercial roofs around Dulwich Village
The wider area around Dulwich Village has a long history of building, with Kingswood House about 1.3 miles south. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Barnabas' Church, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear. Shop and office owners around Lewisham Shopping Centre may find that flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling.
Dulwich Village is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Hill, in Greater London. We carry out flat roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Dulwich Village and nearby. Across Greater London, we cover Dulwich Village.
All of SE22, SE21 and SE24 is within our area for flat roof surveys. Streets in the area include Court Lane, Druce Road and Turney Road, and we cover them all. With the A2216 close by, Dulwich Village is simple for us to get to. We also cover the places around Dulwich Village: Dulwich (1 mile south-east), Herne Hill (1 mile north-west), East Dulwich (1 mile north), West Dulwich (1 mile south) and Denmark Hill (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover London (3 miles north), City of Westminster (5 miles north-west), Marylebone (5 miles north-west), Kensington (6 miles north-west), St Pancras (5 miles north) and Shoreditch (5 miles north).
Landmarks near Dulwich Village
Typical jobs here are in homes near Alleyn's School, The Crown and Greyhound pub and The Charter School and the streets around them. Dulwich Village has its own railway station: North Dulwich station. A little further out are Lewisham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles east) and Greenwich Castle (4 miles north-east). Not far away are Knight's Hill and Centre for Wildlife Gardening.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Surveys in Dulwich Village can be booked for any day of the week. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We check the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Your questions about flat roof surveys in Dulwich Village
Do you carry out roof surveys in Dulwich Village?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Dulwich Village is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Dulwich Village?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. We record what the covering is and how it’s holding up.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
We check the whole roof, since water can travel before it shows inside. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. If the cause can’t be seen, we will say so and suggest what would help.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Commercial and residential flat roofs are both covered. A commercial roof usually takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it is large or complex, with larger roofs quoted on their size.