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Flat roof survey in Ham, Greater London
Wondering about the flat roof at a property in Ham? You can book a flat roof survey in Ham and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Leaks around rooflights
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Splits and cracks in the covering
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photos. As for time on site, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. For a visit in Ham, parking and access are the things to plan: 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 ground level, windows, the loft and, where it is safe, the roof itself.
- 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 is 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
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
About our flat roof survey in Ham
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. For moisture detection and a structural check, the Standard Survey starts from £250. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. If you’re worried about blisters and bubbles in the covering and outlets that hold water back, we can find out what’s behind it, on mastic asphalt, upstands and outlets and GRP fibreglass alike.
Across London, flat roofs are everywhere, from back additions and dormers to roof terraces, blocks of flats and offices. Coverings range from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes, each with its own weak points. Which one is on a roof in Ham shapes how it’s checked. Many older flat roofs are felt or asphalt, and many newer ones EPDM rubber or GRP.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Ham (TW10, KT2, TW11)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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. We record how yours is doing and where it’s weakest.
EPDM rubber
Lifting at the edges and loose areas of membrane are common EPDM problems. We record any we can see, with photographs.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Ham
To price your survey, we look at:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
We will usually ask about:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Flat roofs in Ham
Ham has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. If your home in Ham is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
For landlords with property near Teddington station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. Shop and office owners around Bentall Centre may find that flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling. Historic houses such as Ham House, about 0.6 miles north, show how far back building around Ham goes. Older homes nearby may have later flat-roofed extensions or dormers, often re-covered more than once.
Ham is about 1 mile south-east of Twickenham, in Greater London. Wherever you are in Ham, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property. Our Greater London coverage includes Ham and the places around it. London is in our area too.
We cover every part of the TW10, KT2 and TW11 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on New Road, Lock Road and Cave Road and the roads around them. Main roads around Ham include the A307, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Ham include Petersham (1 mile north), Eel Pie Island (1 mile north-west), Strawberry Hill (1 mile west), Teddington (1 mile south-west) and Richmond (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles north-east), City of Westminster (9 miles north-east), Marylebone (9 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north-east), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-east).
Around Ham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Grey Court School, The New Inn Public House and Sudbrook Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Teddington station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Eel Pie Island Museum (1.1 miles north-west) and Bentall Centre (1.6 miles south). Not far away are Kew Gardens Lake and Richmond Hill.
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- An exact number of years the roof has left
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
Why act early in Ham
Caught early, a split or open seam in a flat roof is often a small repair. Leave it, and water can get into the insulation and deck, which can turn a patch into a replacement. A survey now shows which you’re dealing with. London’s older roofs frequently have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ham
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Package prices that include VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
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What else we do in Ham
Ham questions
Do you cover commercial flat roofs around Ham?
Yes, we cover commercial roofs as well as homes. Access to the roof is sorted out with whoever manages the building before the day.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ham?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Do you cover Ham?
Yes. We cover Ham and the rest of Greater London. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. The written report follows by email.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Useful tips for Ham property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of what we found. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Turnaround is within 48 hours for a Basic Survey, 24 to 48 hours for a Standard Survey and the same day for a Premium Survey.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. You will spot changes early and have a record to look back on.