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Flat roof survey in Hayes, Greater London
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you spend money on it. We carry out flat roof surveys in Hayes, with photos and a clear written report.
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Outlets that hold water back
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hayes
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It is useful 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 photographs of each. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. If you’ve noticed blocked or damaged outlets and blisters and bubbles in the covering, we can find out what’s behind it.
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.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Hayes (UB3, UB4, UB8, UB10)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Hayes
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Hayes?
It depends on the street. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well, and a driveway is even better.
Is my home in Hayes listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot 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.
What’s in the survey report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. Our survey covers the flat roof only. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 home survey or a structural engineer’s report. Many buyers use it alongside a building survey.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. If the cause cannot be seen, we’ll say so and suggest what would help.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Local flat roofs in Hayes
The wider area around Hayes has a long history of building, with Northolt Manor about 3 miles north-east. 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. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If you run a business near The Chimes, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks. Hayes is in London, so parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Hayes is about 8 miles east of Slough, in Greater London. Hayes is one of many places we visit across Greater London. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We work across the UB3, UB4, UB8 and UB10 postcode area for flat roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, Drenon Square and Townfield Square and the roads around them. Hayes sits on or near the A312. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Hillingdon (2 miles north-west), Yiewsley (2 miles west), West Drayton (2 miles west), Cowley (3 miles west) and Uxbridge (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover London (14 miles east), City of Westminster (12 miles east), Marylebone (12 miles east), Kensington (9 miles east), St Pancras (13 miles east) and Shoreditch (15 miles east).
Around Hayes
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Dr Triplett's CofE Primary School, Rosedale College and Barra Hall Park and the streets around them. The closest station to Hayes is Hayes & Harlington station, about 0.9 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Hillingdon Museum and Archives Services (3.2 miles north-west) and Hayes Cottage Hospital (within half a mile north). Open spaces near Hayes include Middle Lake and Yeading Brook Meadows.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Which survey package you book
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
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.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Why act early in Hayes
Flat roofs can’t typically be seen from the street, so they’re frequently overlooked. Many owners only find out a roof is worn out when water comes through. Regular surveys mean it will not come as a surprise. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly, rather than in a rush after a leak.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Hayes
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Roof by roof
Felt and built-up roofs
Many extensions, garages and dormers have a felt roof laid in layers. We look for blistering, cracking, split laps and worn mineral surfacing.
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.
How it works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Surveys in Hayes can be booked for any day of the week. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- 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.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.