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Flat roof survey in Farringdon, Greater London
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings around Farringdon, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Leaks around rooflights
- A sagging deck under the covering
How a flat roof survey works in Farringdon
Water through a flat roof does not always come in where the stain is. It may start at a split, a lifted seam or a failed upstand well away from the damp patch. That’s why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, with photos of anything that could be letting water in. Whoever carries out the work then has a clear starting point. Typical surveys look at upstands pulling away from walls and blistering in felt or asphalt, on GRP fibreglass, single-ply membranes and EPDM rubber.
London has a lot of flat roofs: rear additions, dormers, roof terraces and the roofs of blocks and offices. They’re covered in felt, asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass or single-ply membranes, each with its own weak points. In Farringdon, as anywhere in London, the right approach depends on what the roof is made of. Older flat roofs are frequently felt or asphalt, newer ones rubber or GRP.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Farringdon (EC1V, EC1R, EC1P)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Before replacing a flat roof, it helps 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. The report sets out what we found, so you can make that decision with a roofer. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is often older than it looks.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Book a survey every few years
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
For landlords and building managers, the report is a dated record of the roof’s condition. It is useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it makes changes easy to spot at the next survey.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, particularly after the leaves fall. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
Common roof problems in Farringdon
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM frequently 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, although how well it was laid and looked after matters a great deal. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
If you own a rental within reach of Farringdon station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Before booking anyone
- When you’ll get the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Flat roof surveys around Farringdon
The wider area around Farringdon has a long history of building, with Dr Johnson's House about 0.4 miles south-west. 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. Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that cannot be seen from the pavement. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
For businesses in and around places such as Gabriel's Wharf, the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after. For hotels and guest houses around Farringdon, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Farringdon is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. Wherever you are in Farringdon, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Farringdon is one of the places in Greater London where we work for flat roof surveys.
Surveys in EC1V, EC1R and EC1P work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Oat Lane, Shoe Lane and Long Lane, all of which we cover. With the A1 and A4 close by, Farringdon is simple for us to get to for flat roof surveys. We also cover Smithfield (1 mile south), Clerkenwell (1 mile north), Holborn (1 mile west), Blackfriars (1 mile south) and Temple Bar (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south).
Local landmarks in Farringdon
Around Farringdon, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Castle Public House, St Mary-at-Hill and Barts Health Archives, among other places. Nearby too are St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School (within half a mile north), Barbican Conservatory (within half a mile east) and Central Foundation Boys' School (0.8 miles east). There’s a railway station in Farringdon itself: Farringdon station. Nearby you will also find Museum of the Order of St John (within half a mile north-east) and Gabriel's Wharf (0.9 miles south). Open spaces near Farringdon include Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The roof’s overall size
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- What made you get in touch
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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Common questions in Farringdon
Is my home in Farringdon listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Farringdon?
Sometimes, yes. If Farringdon has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer, and a driveway is even better.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. It is a survey of the flat roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 home survey or a structural engineer’s report. It often sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
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 drop us an email with the address.
Do you cover Farringdon for flat roof surveys?
Yes. We carry out flat roof surveys in Farringdon, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Do you look in the loft space?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the flat roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Surveys in Farringdon can be booked for any day of the week. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We look at the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.