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Flat Roof Survey in Gallows Corner
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings across Gallows Corner, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Leaks around rooflights
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Gallows Corner
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. The survey notes any ponding, the state of each outlet and any dips that hint at a sagging deck. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. Common reasons to book are upstands pulling away from walls and damaged trims at the roof edge, on single-ply membranes, EPDM rubber and upstands and outlets.
London has a lot of flat roofs: rear additions, dormers, roof terraces and the roofs of blocks 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 Gallows Corner, 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 written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Gallows Corner (RM3, RM2, RM11)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Gallows Corner
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. In a London area like Gallows Corner, 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 the ground, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- 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 is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Gallows Corner: your questions answered
Is my home in Gallows Corner listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Gallows Corner in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Gallows Corner is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS 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.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Standing water on a flat roof deserves a closer look. It often means a blocked outlet, poor falls or a dipping deck, and it wears the covering faster. Our survey notes the ponding and what seems to be causing it.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
We inspect from wherever is safe: on the roof where it is safe, and from windows, nearby vantage points and inside. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
What affects the price in Gallows Corner
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What to tell us when you contact us
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- When you need the report by
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Flat roof surveys around Gallows Corner
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Historic houses such as Hare Hall, about 0.5 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Gallows Corner goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Mercury Mall, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks. If you live in an older home near St Michael and All Angels Church, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Gallows Corner is about 2 miles north-east of Romford, in Greater London. We provide flat roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Gallows Corner. Gallows Corner is one of the places in Greater London we cover for flat roof surveys. London is in our area too.
Flat roof surveys in RM3, RM2 and RM11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Ewan Road, Briar Road and Bell Avenue, and we cover them all. We also cover Gidea Park (1 mile west), Ardleigh Green (1 mile south), Harold Wood (1 mile east), Heath Park (1 mile south) and Emerson Park (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (15 miles south-west), St Pancras (15 miles west), Shoreditch (13 miles west), Walthamstow (10 miles west), Hoxton (13 miles west) and Whitechapel (13 miles south-west).
Near you in Gallows Corner
We work in homes and buildings around Havering College of Further and Higher Education, Ardleigh Green Junior School and Raphael Park. Gallows Corner’s nearest station is Gidea Park station, roughly 0.8 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (2.6 miles south-east) and Harold Wood Hospital (0.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Bedfords Park.
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Signs you need a flat roof survey in Gallows Corner
Flat roofs swing between hot and cold more than most parts of a building. This constant movement works at laps, seams and board joints, which can open splits and cracks over the years. Older coverings that have lost their flexibility are the most likely to suffer.
We are often asked to look at:
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Blocked or damaged outlets
Anyone responsible for a site like Royal Liberty School will know that schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What insurance they carry
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Leave it or get it looked at?
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. It typically points to an outlet, the falls or a sagging deck, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. In Gallows Corner, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below, which can lead to damp inside. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Gallows Corner
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Visits on any day of the week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.