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Flat roof survey in Hatch End, Greater London
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Hatch End, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Pools of water lying on the roof
Flat roof survey in Hatch End: what you get
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It is useful to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP frequently last longer. Our report records the covering, how it is holding up and any defects we can see, with a photo of every defect. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. If you’ve noticed gaps at upstands and abutments and leaks around rooflights, we can find out what’s behind it.
On a London roof terrace or a flat roof over a back addition, water often runs under the covering before it shows. Outlets, upstands against parapet walls and joins with the main roof are frequent culprits. In a block or conversion in Hatch End, the flat roof is often a shared part of the building.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Hatch End (HA5, HA2, HA3)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Hatch End
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Around 15 to 20 years is common for felt, while EPDM frequently 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.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
If you look after a building such as Pinner Park Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Their report turnaround times
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
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 get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. In Hatch End, as in much of London, plenty of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when you book.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that is safe.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Rooflights and upstands
Upstands at walls and parapets need to stay watertight as the building moves. We check for splits, gaps and loose flashings above the upstand.
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs can last up to about 30 years when they’re laid well. Cracking where boards meet or where the deck moves is a common early sign of trouble.
Hatch End questions
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Hatch End?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available when you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hatch End?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Hatch End as anywhere else.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t put a figure on it. As a guide, felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM frequently 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30, but your report describes the actual condition.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Standing water a day or two after rain usually needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. We check each of these and record what we find.
How much is a survey?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You will then get the report by email.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Roof area
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
Also near Hatch End
What else we do in Hatch End
Local flat roofs in Hatch End
The wider area around Hatch End has a long history of building, with Headstone Manor about 1 mile south-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, 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. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Parking in Hatch End, as in most of London, takes a little planning: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway when booking. For businesses in and around places such as St. George's Shopping Centre, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks.
Hatch End is about 4 miles south of Watford, in Greater London. Whether the building in Hatch End is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Hatch End is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Every address in HA5, HA2 and HA3 is covered for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Love Lane, Moss Lane and Tudor Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Hatch End include Headstone (1 mile east), South Oxhey (2 miles north-west), Harrow Weald (2 miles east), Carpenders Park (2 miles north) and Belmont (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (14 miles south-east), City of Westminster (11 miles south-east), Marylebone (11 miles south-east), Kensington (10 miles south-east), St Pancras (12 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Hatch End
In Hatch End, that means homes and buildings near The Moon & Sixpence pub, Nower Hill High School and Headstone Manor Recreation Ground and the streets around them. Hatch End’s nearest station is Hatch End station, roughly 0.6 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Heath Robinson Museum (0.8 miles south-west) and Hilfield Castle (4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Harrow Weald Common and Northala Fields.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hatch End
Landlords and letting agents in Hatch End book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photos.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.