Greater London · London and the South East
Hooley Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys across Hooley, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Flat roof survey in Hooley: what you get
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. Our report records the covering, how it is holding up and any defects we can see, with a photo of every defect. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. We survey single-ply membranes, GRP fibreglass and EPDM rubber, and common reasons people get in touch are failed upstands where the roof meets a wall 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. Outlets, upstands against parapet walls and joins with the main roof are frequent culprits. In a block or conversion in Hooley, the flat roof is frequently a shared part of the building.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Hooley (CR5, RH1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
You can use the report to ask roofers to quote for the same work. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare. You stay in control of who does the work and when.
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.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. In a London area like Hooley, the main things to sort out are parking and access: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. We then look at what can safely be seen from the ground, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it is safe to do so.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Where there’s safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Which survey package you book
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The address and postcode of the property
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Why it is worth a survey now in Hooley
Most flat roofs are out of sight, so they’re easy to forget. Many owners only find out a roof is worn out when water comes through. A survey every few years stops that from catching you out. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. That is a good reason to find problems early, while there’s time to plan, rather than in a rush after a leak.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hooley
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 20+ years’ experience
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Every finding written up with photos
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
What we are asked to look at in Hooley
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. Most people book a survey after a leak, before buying, or when they think the roof is getting old.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Standing water left after rain
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Raised blisters across the surface
For businesses in and around places like The Belfry, the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after.
What to check before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Places near Hooley
More services for Hooley
Flat roofs in Hooley
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Margaret, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start. For landlords with property near Chipstead station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Hooley is about 2 miles south-west of Coulsdon, in Greater London. We carry out flat roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Hooley and the surrounding area. Our Greater London coverage includes Hooley. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
All of CR5 and RH1 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Church Lane Avenue, Church Lane Drive and Brighton Road. We also cover the places around Hooley: Netherne on-the-Hill (1 mile east), Merstham (2 miles south), Mugswell (2 miles south-west), Gatton (2 miles south) and South Merstham (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (15 miles north), City of Westminster (15 miles north), Kensington (15 miles north), Brompton (14 miles north), Stockwell (12 miles north) and Orpington (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Hooley
Typical jobs here are in homes near The White Hart pub and Shabden Park. For rail, the closest station is Chipstead station, about 1.4 miles north-west. A little further out are East Surrey Museum (3.4 miles east) and St Lawrence's Hospital (2.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and South London Downs National Nature Reserve.
Hooley: your questions answered
Do you cover Hooley?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Hooley is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hooley?
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.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
A precise figure isn’t something we give, 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 will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Water that lies on a flat roof for days is a sign that something needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. The survey looks at each and records the likely cause.
How do I book a survey in Hooley?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.