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Kingston Vale Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Kingston Vale, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Standing water left after rain
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Flat roof survey in Kingston Vale
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats often sit under large flat roofs. On a roof like this, a survey shows where the covering is wearing, where water is ponding and which outlets need attention. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. If you’ve noticed cracked or split membrane and a sagging deck under the covering, we can find out what’s behind it.
London has a lot of flat roofs: rear additions, dormers, roof terraces and the roofs of blocks and offices. They’re covered in felt, asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass or single-ply membranes, and each fails in its own way. In Kingston Vale, as anywhere in London, the right approach depends on what the roof is made of. Older flat roofs are often felt or asphalt, newer ones rubber or GRP.
Where we can’t see part of the flat roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Kingston Vale (SW15, KT2, SW20)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. From the street, a London terrace usually shows only its front slope or parapet, so in Kingston Vale we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. If other people live in the building, let us know who can let us into the shared parts.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We check the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
When to book a survey in Kingston Vale
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Leaks around rooflights
Landlords with a home close to Raynes Park station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their report turnaround times
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Flat roofs in Kingston Vale
Historic houses like Southside House, about 1.2 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Kingston Vale goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Within a mile and a half or so of Kingston Vale there are several hotels. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use.
The streets around a church such as St John the Baptist are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. Anyone responsible for a site like Robin Hood Primary School will know that a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Kingston Vale is about 2 miles west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. If you are in Kingston Vale, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Kingston Vale is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work. There’s also a page for London.
We cover every part of SW15, KT2 and SW20 for flat roof surveys. We cover properties on Keswick Avenue, Derwent Avenue and Robin Hood Lane and the roads around them. Kingston Vale sits on or near the A308. Other places close to Kingston Vale include Putney Vale (1 mile north), Coombe Hill (1 mile west), Coombe (1 mile south-west), Copse Hill (1 mile south-east) and Crooked Billet (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
Near you in Kingston Vale
Around Kingston Vale, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Norwegian School in London, Hall School Wimbledon and Duke of Cambridge pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Kingston Vale is Raynes Park station, about 1.7 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Bentall Centre (2.6 miles south-west) and Wimbledon Windmill Museum (1 mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Fishpond Wood and Beverley Meads and Kew Gardens Lake.
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass
A well-laid GRP roof frequently lasts up to about 30 years. Cracking where boards meet or where the deck moves is a common early sign of trouble.
Single-ply membranes
Plant, fixings and foot traffic can all damage a single-ply roof. We note any punctures, tears and loose areas we can see.
Common questions in Kingston Vale
How do I find out if my home in Kingston Vale is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover commercial flat roofs around Kingston Vale?
Yes, we cover commercial roofs as well as homes. Roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand.
Do you work in Kingston Vale?
Yes. We cover Kingston Vale and the rest of Greater London. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Book a survey every few years
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. It’s written in plain English, with a photo of each defect, so others can follow it without going up to look.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.