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Flat roof survey in Erith, Greater London
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in Erith from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Flat roof survey in Erith
A flat roof leak often travels before it shows on the ceiling. It may start at a split, a lifted seam or a failed upstand well away from the damp patch. That is why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, with photographs of anything that could be letting water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. If you’ve noticed water getting in at rooflights and outlets choked with leaves and silt, we can find out what’s behind it.
Water getting through a flat roof in London can travel under the covering and appear some way from the hole. Outlets, upstands against parapet walls and joins with the main roof are frequent culprits. In a converted house in Erith, the roof above may belong to the building rather than one flat.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Erith (DA8, DA17, DA7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Erith
How do I find out if my home in Erith is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Erith?
It depends on the street. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well, and a driveway is even better.
Is Erith in your area?
Yes. We cover Erith and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What will the report tell me?
A report with photos, explaining the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it’s agreed before booking.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
We survey felt and built-up roofs, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply PVC and TPO. If you don’t know what your roof is, we’ll identify it on the day.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Erith
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. In each case, the report gives a written, photographed record of the roof’s condition.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Take a building like Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
What to check before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Will the report include photos?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In Erith, as in much of London, lots 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. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when booking.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets in another room
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Flat roofs in Erith
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. If your home in Erith is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Hall Place and Gardens, about 2.3 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Erith. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church such as Christ Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Broadway Shopping Centre, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks.
Erith is about 3 miles north-west of Dartford, in Greater London. Erith is one of many places we visit across Greater London. Erith is one of the places in Greater London where we work. There is also a page for London.
All of DA8, DA17 and DA7 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Church Road, Town Square and Erith High Street or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Erith, we cover Northumberland Heath (1 mile south), Bexley Riverside (1 mile south), Belvedere (1 mile north-west), Lessness Heath (1 mile north-west) and Barnehurst (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (11 miles west) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Erith
We work in homes and buildings around Trinity School, The Cross Keys pub and Erith School and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Erith itself: Erith station. Other landmarks nearby include Erith Museum (within half a mile east) and Erith and District Hospital (less than half a mile south-west). The countryside around Erith includes Crossness Nature Reserve.
Towns and villages near Erith
Also in Erith
Prices for flat roof surveys in Erith
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- House, block, shop or office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
For a price for your roof in Erith, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Useful tips for Erith property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of what we found. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.