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Flat roof survey in Foxbury, Greater London
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Foxbury. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Standing water left after rain
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Loose or cracked edge trims
Flat roof survey in Foxbury
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photographs and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. We survey mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber and upstands and outlets, and common reasons people get in touch are splits and cracks in the covering and pools of water lying on the roof.
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 Foxbury, the roof above may belong to the building rather than one flat.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Foxbury (DA14, BR7, DA15)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
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.
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
What we do, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a London conversion, the way into the loft space is often from a communal landing or the top flat. Where that is the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Otherwise, the visit in Foxbury runs like any other.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What this survey cannot tell you
It’s a careful look at the flat roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
- 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 will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
Do you need a flat roof survey in Foxbury?
Ponding keeps the covering wet and wears it faster. It typically comes from poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that has dipped. Where trees are close by, leaves and silt can block an outlet within a single autumn.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Standing water left after rain
As a London address, Foxbury can be tricky for parking: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when you book.
Before booking anyone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Flat roof surveys in Foxbury: local notes
With Eltham Palace about 2.6 miles north-west, Foxbury sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you run a business near The Glades, the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after. Anyone responsible for a site like Chislehurst School for Girls will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Foxbury is about 1 mile east of Chislehurst, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Foxbury can all book flat roof surveys. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Surveys in DA14, BR7 and DA15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Kemnal Road, Sydney Road and Carlton Road or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Longlands (1 mile north), Chislehurst (1 mile west), New Eltham (1 mile north-west), Elmstead (2 miles west) and Coldharbour (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover London (10 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (14 miles north-west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
What’s near Foxbury
We work in homes and buildings around Chislehurst Common, Mead Road Infant School and The Bulls Head Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Sidcup station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find The Glades (3.3 miles west) and Queen Mary's Hospital (0.6 miles east). Open spaces near Foxbury include Summer Hill and The Tarn.
Common questions in Foxbury
Do you cover Foxbury?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Foxbury is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Foxbury 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. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you go up onto the roof?
Where it is safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. If not, we use safe viewpoints and look inside, and we note any area we couldn’t see. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
Felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes are all part of the work. The report names the covering and explains its condition.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.