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Flat roof survey in Hayes, Greater London
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings across Hayes, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Splits, cracks and crazing
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Hayes
People go onto flat roofs for all sorts of reasons: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. Each visit can damage a covering not made for regular foot traffic. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Leaks around rooflights
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Cracked or split membrane
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Mall, the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after.
What to check before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How long the report takes to arrive
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hayes
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It helps to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP often go on for longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with a photo of every defect. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. We survey upstands and outlets, GRP fibreglass and mastic asphalt, and people most often book us about blocked or damaged outlets and a sagging deck under the covering.
Water getting through a flat roof in London can travel under the covering and appear some way from the hole. Upstands against parapets, outlets and the edge where flat meets pitched are common entry points. In a converted house in Hayes, the roof above may belong to the building rather than one flat.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Hayes (BR4, BR2)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes can be damaged by foot traffic and equipment on the roof. Any tears, punctures or loose membrane are recorded with photos.
EPDM rubber
EPDM is a synthetic rubber membrane, often laid in a single sheet on smaller roofs. We check the laps, the edges, the corners and any punctures.
Flat roof surveys in Hayes: local notes
Outer London has lots of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. 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. About 2 miles north lies Bromley Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Hayes has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark like St Mary the Virgin, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hawes Down Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Hayes is about 2 miles south of Bromley, in Greater London. In Hayes, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. Hayes is one of the places in Greater London we cover. We also survey roofs in London.
Every address in BR4 and BR2 is within our area for flat roof surveys. You will find streets like Hawes Lane, Crest Road and Keswick Road. We also cover the places around Hayes: West Wickham (1 mile west), Coney Hall (1 mile west), Bromley Common (1 mile north-east), Nash (1 mile south) and Eden Park (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover London (10 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
Near you in Hayes
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Coney Hall Recreation Ground, New Inn and Hayes School and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Hayes itself: Hayes (Kent) station. A little further out are National Psychosis Unit (1.6 miles west) and Bethlem Museum of the Mind (1.1 miles east). Not far away are Summer Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
Hayes: your questions answered
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Hayes?
Parking in Hayes, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available when you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hayes?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Hayes is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How fast do I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
We do not give a fixed number of years, because it depends on upkeep, weather and how the roof was laid. We describe the condition and say which work is urgent and which can wait.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Height and safe access
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Which survey package you book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. The survey typically takes between one and two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. Where that’s the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Hayes
A survey can show whether a whole new roof is needed or whether the problems are in a few places. At times the trouble is a handful of failed details, and at times the whole covering is worn. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. That’s a good reason to find problems early, while there’s time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- A report with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.