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Flat Roof Survey in Ickenham
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you spend money on it. We carry out flat roof surveys in Ickenham, with photos and a clear written report.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Splits, cracks and crazing
About our flat roof survey in Ickenham
A flat roof doesn’t shed water the way a pitched roof does. Because rain sits on it for longer, a small split, an open seam or a blocked outlet matters more. We check the surface, the falls, the upstands and the edge trims, and we note any sign that the deck below has got wet. The aim is to find problems before they show up as a stain on a ceiling. We survey felt flat roofs, single-ply membranes and GRP fibreglass, and people most often book us about upstands pulling away from walls and a sagging deck under the covering.
Commercial and residential blocks across London often have big flat roofs with plant, rooflights and access walkways. Every penetration and upstand is a place where a membrane can fail. In Ickenham, roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand. Plant bases, rooflights and cable entries are all places where water can get in.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Ickenham (UB10)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ickenham
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the flat roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Common questions in Ickenham
Do you cover Ickenham?
Yes, Ickenham is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Ickenham?
It depends on the street. If Ickenham has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer, and a driveway is even better.
How quickly is the report sent?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
How do I book a survey in Ickenham?
Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Flat roof surveys in Ickenham: local notes
About 0.4 miles north-east lies Ickenham Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Ickenham has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. 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. For an older house near a landmark such as St Giles' Church, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. If you own a rental within reach of West Ruislip station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Ickenham is about 1 mile north of Hillingdon, in Greater London. Ickenham is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. Ickenham is one of the places in Greater London we cover. We also survey roofs in London.
Here we cover the UB10 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Streets in the area include Long Lane, Court Road and The Avenue. If you’re just outside Ickenham, we cover Hillingdon (1 mile south), Ruislip Gardens (2 miles east), New Denham (2 miles west), Newyears Green (2 miles north) and Uxbridge (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (13 miles east), Marylebone (13 miles east), Kensington (11 miles east), St Pancras (14 miles east), Hampstead (12 miles east) and Brompton (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Ickenham
We work in homes and buildings around Glebe Primary School, Church Field Gardens and Vyners School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is West Ruislip station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Hillingdon Hospital (2.3 miles south) and The Chimes (1.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Northala Fields and Horse Shoe Bay.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. For a visit in Ickenham, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. We then look at whatever is safely visible from the ground, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We check the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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Why act early in Ickenham
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a flat roof is before contracts are exchanged. Once you’ve exchanged, any work on the roof is down to you. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is often older than it looks.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How big the roof is
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to let us know when you contact us
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- What made you get in touch
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Different roofs, different checks
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
Mastic asphalt
Older asphalt can become brittle and crack as the roof moves. We note where this is happening and how widespread it looks.
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It is useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it makes changes easy to spot at the next survey.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. Water that can drain away does far less harm than water that sits.