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Flat roof survey in Herne Hill, Greater London
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Herne Hill, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Upstands pulling away from walls
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Herne Hill
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. Built-up felt tends to blister and crack, asphalt crazes and splits, EPDM can lift at its laps, and GRP can crack at board joints and edge trims. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Knowing what you have and how it’s doing helps you plan what comes next. If you’re worried about damaged trims at the roof edge and standing water left after rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
London has a lot of flat roofs: rear additions, dormers, roof terraces and the roofs of blocks and offices. Coverings range from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes, and each fails in its own way. Which one is on a roof in Herne Hill shapes how it’s checked. Many older flat roofs are felt or asphalt, and many newer ones EPDM rubber or GRP.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Where
- Herne Hill (SE22, SW2, SE24)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
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Prices for flat roof surveys in Herne Hill
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Height and safe access
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How big the roof is
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- When you need the report by
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The property’s address and postcode
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
When to book a survey in Herne Hill
Flat roofs take the full force of the weather on a surface that drains slowly. In time, the covering dries out, cracks and loosens at its edges and laps. People typically call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Loose or cracked edge trims
Shop and office owners around Surrey Quays Shopping Centre may find that outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts.
Before booking anyone
- What the survey won’t cover
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Herne Hill
Is my home in Herne Hill listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Herne Hill, such as hotels?
Yes, commercial flat roofs are part of what we cover. For a bigger roof, you will get a quote based on the building, and roof access is agreed with you before the visit.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photographs, explaining the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Herne Hill and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Herne Hill
Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. About 1.7 miles south lies Kingswood House, a reminder of how long the area around Herne Hill has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Herne Hill, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it pays to find faults before guests do. Landlords with a home close to North Dulwich station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Herne Hill is about 3 miles south of London, in Greater London. We visit Herne Hill as part of our work across Greater London, for homes and businesses alike. Herne Hill is one of the places in Greater London where we work.
We cover every part of the SE22, SW2 and SE24 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Jelf Road, Dewey Lane and Talma Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Main roads around Herne Hill include the A204 and A2214. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Dulwich Village (1 mile south-east), East Dulwich (1 mile north-east), Dulwich (1 mile south-east), Denmark Hill (1 mile north) and Camberwell (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (3 miles north), City of Westminster (5 miles north-west), Marylebone (5 miles north-west), Kensington (6 miles north-west), St Pancras (5 miles north) and Shoreditch (5 miles north).
Landmarks near Herne Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Charter School, Half Moon pub and Belair Park, among other places. There is a railway station in Herne Hill itself: North Dulwich station. Nearby you will also find Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (3.5 miles north-east) and House of Dreams Museum (0.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Herne Hill include Battersea Park Lake and Knight's Hill.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In Herne Hill, as in much of London, plenty of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, tell us as you book.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We check the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Why get it checked now?
If you are buying, find out about the flat roof before you exchange. After that, the cost of any work is yours. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. London’s older roofs frequently have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- Package prices that include VAT
- Photos and a written report every time
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability