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Flat roof survey in Kingston upon Thames, Greater London
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Kingston upon Thames, with photographs and a written report.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Standing water left after rain
About our flat roof survey in Kingston upon Thames
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. Single-ply PVC and TPO roofs are checked at their welds, edges and fixings. Knowing what you have and how it is doing helps you plan what comes next. We survey felt flat roofs, single-ply membranes and mastic asphalt, and people most often book us about blistering in felt or asphalt and a sagging deck under the covering.
Commercial and residential blocks across London often have big flat roofs with plant, rooflights and access walkways. Each pipe, upstand and fixing through the covering is a possible weak point. For a building in Kingston upon Thames, access is agreed with whoever manages the roof before the visit. Plant bases, rooflights and cable entries are all places where water can get in.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Kingston upon Thames (KT2, KT1, TW10)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. The survey normally takes between one and two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it is useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Also near Kingston upon Thames
Also in Kingston upon Thames
Flat roofs in Kingston upon Thames
With Hampton Court Palace about 1.8 miles south-west, Kingston upon Thames sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Kingston upon Thames has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, frequently have flat roofs. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use.
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Kingston upon Thames means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition. If you live in an older home near Church of St Luke, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Kingston upon Thames is about 7 miles south-west of Kensington, in Greater London. Wherever you are in Kingston upon Thames, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Flat roof surveys in KT2, KT1 and TW10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Sigrist Square, Old London Road and London Road. With the B3365 close by, Kingston upon Thames is simple for us to get to for flat roof surveys. We also cover the places around Kingston upon Thames: Norbiton (1 mile east), Coombe (2 miles east), New Malden (2 miles south-east), Coombe Hill (2 miles north-east) and Motspur Park (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles north-east), City of Westminster (9 miles north-east), Marylebone (10 miles north-east), Kensington (7 miles north-east), St Pancras (11 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Kingston upon Thames
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Canbury Gardens, The Grey Horse pub and Kingston Grammar School, among other places. There’s a railway station in Kingston upon Thames itself: Kingston station. A little further out are Eel Pie Island Museum (2.6 miles north-west) and Kingston Hospital (0.7 miles east). Not far away are Rose Walk and Kingston Hill Road area.
Kingston upon Thames questions
Do you cover commercial flat roofs around Kingston upon Thames?
Yes, commercial flat roofs are part of what we cover. For a bigger roof, you’ll get a quote based on the building, and roof access is agreed with you before the visit.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kingston upon Thames?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We will confirm the timing when booking.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
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. It is your choice who carries out the work and when.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. You will spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Common roof problems in Kingston upon Thames
People go onto flat roofs for all sorts of reasons: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. Each visit can damage a covering not made for regular foot traffic. Fixings added through the covering often start leaks too.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Standing water left after rain
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Splits and cracks in the covering
For businesses in and around places such as Bentall Centre, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks.
What to check before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What the survey will not cover
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Kingston upon Thames
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.