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Gidea Park Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Gidea Park, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
Flat roof survey in Gidea Park: what you get
Flat roofs deal with rain in a very different way from pitched ones. Water lies on the surface for longer, so a small split or a blocked outlet can soon lead to a leak. We check the surface, the falls, the upstands and the edge trims, and we look for signs that water has reached the deck. The aim is to find problems before they show up as a stain on a ceiling. Common reasons to book are signs of deflection in the roof deck and raised blisters across the surface, across upstands and outlets, felt flat roofs and mastic asphalt.
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, and each fails in its own way. Which one is on a roof in Gidea Park shapes how it is checked. Many older flat roofs are felt or asphalt, and many newer ones EPDM rubber or GRP.
The report is written in plain words, 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.
- Place
- Gidea Park (RM2, RM3, RM1)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. In a London area like Gidea Park, 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 what can be seen safely from the ground, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and built-up roofs
Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, depending on how they were laid and looked after. Our report sets out its condition and the areas most at risk.
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the flat roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Gidea Park
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
Flat roof surveys around Gidea Park
With Hare Hall about 0.6 miles south-east, Gidea Park sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you run a business near The Mercury Mall, flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling. Gidea Park is in London, so parking needs planning: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway when booking. If you look after a building like Royal Liberty School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Gidea Park is about 1 mile north-east of Romford, in Greater London. Gidea Park is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Gidea Park is one of the places in Greater London where we work for flat roof surveys. There is also a page for London.
Surveys in RM2, RM3 and RM1 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Main Road, Brook Road and Bell Avenue. Other places close to Gidea Park include Gallows Corner (1 mile east), Ardleigh Green (1 mile south-east), Harold Wood (1 mile east), Heath Park (1 mile south) and Emerson Park (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (14 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 Gidea Park
We work in homes and buildings around The Ship Public House, Havering College of Further and Higher Education and Gidea Park Primary School. Gidea Park’s nearest station is Gidea Park station, roughly 0.8 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (2.9 miles south-east) and Harold Wood Hospital (1 mile east). Not far away are Bedfords Park.
Why act early in Gidea Park
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. It usually points to an outlet, the falls or a sagging deck, and each wet season wears the covering further. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. In Gidea Park, 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.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Gidea Park
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Places near Gidea Park
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Gidea Park
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
FAQs for Gidea Park
Is Gidea Park in the area you cover?
Yes, Gidea Park is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Gidea Park?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. You will then get the report by email.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Water that lies on a flat roof for days is a sign that something needs attention. It could be the outlets, the falls or a deflecting deck. We check each of these and record what we find.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
Our survey doesn’t include asbestos testing. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.