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Flat roof survey in Kenton, Greater London
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Kenton, with photos and a written report.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Leaks around rooflights
Flat roof survey in Kenton: 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. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so please phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. If you’re worried about a sagging deck under the covering and splits, cracks and crazing, we can find out what’s behind it.
On a London roof terrace or a flat roof over a back addition, water frequently runs under the covering before it shows. Upstands against parapets, outlets and the edge where flat meets pitched are common entry points. In a converted house in Kenton, the roof above may belong to the building rather than one flat.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Kenton (HA3, HA7, HA1)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Kenton
Is parking a problem for a survey in Kenton?
Sometimes, yes. If Kenton has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer, and a driveway is even better.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kenton?
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.
How much is a survey?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
We check the covering and every detail where leaks commonly start, recording anything that could let water through. If the source is hidden, we may suggest a leak investigation or electronic leak detection.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Is Kenton in your area?
Yes. We carry out flat roof surveys in Kenton, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply relies on its welded laps staying sound. We look at seams, corners and the joints around outlets and upstands.
Felt and built-up roofs
Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, depending on how they were laid and looked after. We record how yours is doing and where it is weakest.
What we are asked to look at in Kenton
Flat roofs swing between hot and cold more than most parts of a building. This constant movement works at laps, seams and board joints, which can open splits and cracks over the years. Older coverings that have lost their flexibility are the most likely to suffer.
Common reasons to book include:
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
If you look after a building such as St Gregory's Catholic Science College, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What exactly goes into their report
Why it is worth a survey now in Kenton
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. In Kenton, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below, which can lead to damp inside. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Visits on any day of the week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Can I check my roof myself?
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. Do not go up yourself.
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.
Also near Kenton
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Flat and commercial roofs around Kenton
About 2.2 miles west lies Headstone Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Kenton has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
For landlords with property near Kenton station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. As a London address, Kenton can be tricky for parking: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway when you book, as a space near the door can’t be promised.
Kenton is about 2 miles south of Stanmore, in Greater London. Roofs in Kenton get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. Across Greater London, we cover Kenton. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the HA3, HA7 and HA1 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Local streets include Retreat Close, Kenton Road and Woodgrange Avenue, all of which we cover. Kenton is on the A4006, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you are just outside Kenton, we cover South Kenton (1 mile south), Northwick Park (1 mile south-west), Greenhill (1 mile west), Wealdstone (1 mile north-west) and Harrow on the Hill (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles south-east), City of Westminster (8 miles south-east), Marylebone (8 miles south-east), Kensington (7 miles south-east), St Pancras (9 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles south-east).
Near you in Kenton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Uxendon Manor Primary School, The New Moon pub and Preston Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Kenton station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are St. Anns (1.3 miles west) and Hilfield Castle (4.9 miles north). Not far away are Masons Field and Northala Fields.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. Where that is the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Otherwise, the visit in Kenton runs like any other.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Tips that help
Getting the most from a flat roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Book a survey every few years
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
Many people send the report to two or three roofers for quotes. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. It is your choice who carries out the work and when.
Get splits, lifted seams and loose trims seen to while they’re small. A flat roof that’s looked after between surveys normally lasts longer.