Essex · London and the South East
Havering-atte-Bower Flat Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Havering-atte-Bower. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Upstands pulling away from walls
Landlords, agents and block managers in Havering-atte-Bower
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Flat roof survey in Havering-atte-Bower: what you get
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. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. If the deck itself looks like a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. If you’ve noticed outlets that hold water back and standing water left after rain, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Havering-atte-Bower may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
If any part of the flat roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Havering-atte-Bower (RM4)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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FAQs for Havering-atte-Bower
Is Havering-atte-Bower within the area you cover?
Yes. Havering-atte-Bower is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Havering-atte-Bower is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply roofs are all covered. If you do not know what your roof is, we will identify it on the day.
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 water that sits wears the covering sooner. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
We check the whole roof, since water can travel before it shows inside. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. Most often it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. Outbuildings and barns around Havering-atte-Bower are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Havering-atte-Bower
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- An independent view of the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Different roofs, different checks
EPDM rubber
Lifting at the edges and loose areas of membrane are common EPDM problems. We record any we can see, with photographs.
Felt and built-up roofs
Built-up felt is one of the most common flat roof coverings on extensions, garages and dormers. The survey checks for blisters, cracks, open laps and bare patches where the surfacing has worn.
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Somewhere as small as Havering-atte-Bower, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Flat and commercial roofs around Havering-atte-Bower
Historic houses such as Hare Hall, about 2.6 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Havering-atte-Bower goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Anyone responsible for a site like Dame Tipping Church of England Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. Landlords with a home close to Harold Wood station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Havering-atte-Bower is about 3 miles north-west of Harold Wood, in Essex. We survey roofs in Havering-atte-Bower and the rest of Essex. Our area takes in places right across Essex. You can also see our page for London.
All of RM4 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on North Road, Broxhill Road and Bower Farm Road. Other places close to Havering-atte-Bower include Chase Cross (1 mile south-west), Stapleford Abbotts (1 mile north-west), Redbridge (2 miles west), Lambourne End (2 miles west) and Lambourne (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (15 miles north-east), Basildon (12 miles east), Harlow (11 miles north), Brentwood (5 miles east), Billericay (10 miles east) and Loughton (6 miles west).
Landmarks near Havering-atte-Bower
In Havering-atte-Bower, that means homes and buildings near Bower Park Academy, The Top Oak pub and Havering Country Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Harold Wood station, roughly 2.7 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Harold Wood Hospital (2.5 miles south-east) and Romford Shopping Hall (2.8 miles south). For a walk, there’s Bedfords Park.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What we’re asked to look at in Havering-atte-Bower
A buyer’s general survey often recommends a closer look at a flat roof. Building owners and managing agents book to plan maintenance, or before a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photos.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Cracked or split membrane
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
For businesses in and around places such as Romford Shopping Hall, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks.
Questions to ask before you book
- Are they insured for the work?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What follow-up you get after the report