Greater London · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Greenwich
Flat roof surveys across Greenwich, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Leaks around rooflights
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Blocked or damaged outlets
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Greenwich
If the house you’re buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it is worth knowing its condition before exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP often last longer. Our report records the covering, how it’s holding up and any defects we can see, with photographs of each. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. We survey single-ply membranes, mastic asphalt and EPDM rubber, and the problems we are asked to look at most are ponding water that doesn’t drain away and gaps at upstands and abutments.
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. Which one is on a roof in Greenwich shapes how it is checked. Many older flat roofs are felt or asphalt, and many newer ones EPDM rubber or GRP.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Greenwich (SE10, SE3, SE8)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Common questions in Greenwich
Is my home in Greenwich listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t 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.
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Greenwich, such as hotels?
Yes, we cover commercial roofs as well as homes. Access to the roof is sorted out with whoever manages the building before the day.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Greenwich?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
Flat roofs in Greenwich
The wider area around Greenwich has a long history of building, with Queen's House about 0.2 miles north-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that can’t be seen from the pavement. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Hotels and guest houses near Greenwich cannot easily close rooms for a leak, so it pays to find faults before guests do. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Mary's Church, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Greenwich is about 4 miles east of London, in Greater London. Surveys in Greenwich work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the SE10, SE3 and SE8 postcode area for flat roof surveys. You will find streets like Cade Road, Webb Road and Creek Road, all of which we cover. Greenwich sits on or near the A2203 and A2211, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Greenwich: Maze Hill (1 mile north-east), Vanbrugh Park Estate (1 mile east), Blackheath (1 mile south-east), Westcombe Park (1 mile east) and Isle of Dogs (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover London (4 miles west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Greenwich
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Plume of Feathers pub, John Roan School and Royal School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. You will also find Island Gardens (0.6 miles north-west) and St. Paul's (1.1 miles west). There is a railway station in Greenwich itself: Maze Hill station. A little further out are Greenwich Castle (within half a mile south-west) and Greenwich District Hospital (0.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Tower Hill and Creekside Discovery Centre.
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber
EPDM is a synthetic rubber membrane, frequently laid in a single sheet on smaller roofs. The survey looks at laps, edge trims, corners and signs of puncture.
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt roofs are common on older flats, walkways and commercial buildings. The survey checks for crazing, cracking, blistering and splits where the asphalt turns up the walls.
Why get it checked now?
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a flat roof is before contracts are exchanged. Once you’ve exchanged, any work on the roof is down to you. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
See our cost guide and our case studies.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In Greenwich, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We check the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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What we are asked to look at in Greenwich
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Around 15 to 20 years is common for felt, while EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, although how well it was laid and looked after matters a great deal. A survey shows how yours is holding up, whatever its age.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Leaks around rooflights
- Splits and cracks in the covering
Landlords with a home close to Maze Hill station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Questions to ask before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether the inside of the roof is included