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Flat Roof Survey in Hither Green
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings around Hither Green, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
Hither Green questions
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near Hither Green?
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 ahead of the visit.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Hither Green?
It can be, so it’s useful to let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when booking. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
How much is a survey?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
Is Hither Green in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Hither Green.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The written report follows by email.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Flat roof survey in Hither Green: what you get
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats often sit under large flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. We record the condition with photos so work can be planned and budgeted. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so it helps if you phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. We survey felt flat roofs, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes, and people most often book us about loose or cracked edge trims and outlets that hold water back.
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 Hither Green shapes how it is checked. Older flat roofs are often felt or asphalt, newer ones rubber or GRP.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Hither Green (SE13, SE12, SE6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hither Green
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Common roof problems in Hither Green
Buyers frequently book after their home survey suggests a closer look at a flat roof. Owners and managing agents use a survey to plan upkeep, or ahead of a sale or a new lease. In each case, the report gives a written, photographed record of the roof’s condition.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Outlets that hold water back
- Pools of water lying on the roof
Take a building like Brindishe Manor School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
What to check before booking
- When you’ll get the report
- What experience they bring
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which limits apply to the survey
Why act early in Hither Green
Waiting for a stain inside means the water has already got through the layers. A survey can find worn areas and failing details before that point, while there is still time to plan the work. Any roof job in Hither Green means planning around parking, neighbours and access. That is a good reason to find problems early, while there’s time to plan, rather than in a rush after a leak.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hither Green
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- PI and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. From the street, a London terrace usually shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in Hither Green moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Let us know who holds the keys.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- 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 the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
What a flat roof survey looks like in Hither Green
Hither Green has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use. Queen's House, about 2 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hither Green. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Lewisham Shopping Centre, flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling. If you live in an older home near Church of St Swithun, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Hither Green is about 2 miles south-east of New Cross, in Greater London. Hither Green is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our Greater London coverage includes Hither Green and the places around it.
All of SE13, SE12 and SE6 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Old Road, Manor Lane and Pascoe Road. If you’re just outside Hither Green, we cover Lee (1 mile east), Ladywell (1 mile west), Lewisham (1 mile north-west), Catford (1 mile south-west) and Horn Park (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover London (5 miles north-west), City of Westminster (8 miles north-west), Marylebone (8 miles north-west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-west).
Near you in Hither Green
We work in homes and buildings around International Academy of Greenwich, The Edmund Halley pub and Manor House Gardens. There is a railway station in Hither Green itself: Hither Green station. A little further out are Lewisham Shopping Centre (0.9 miles north-west) and University Hospital Lewisham (0.7 miles west). Not far away are Brookmill Road Local Nature Reserve and Summer Hill.
What else we do in Hither Green
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Book a survey every few years
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
If you are buying, the report gives you something specific to take back to the seller or agent. It can support a request for work before completion or a conversation about price, depending on what we found.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.