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Loxford Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Loxford, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Loxford
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It helps to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP frequently last longer. Our report records the covering, how it is holding up and any defects we can see, with photos of each. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. We survey EPDM rubber, single-ply membranes and felt flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are blisters and bubbles in the covering and edge trims that have lifted or split.
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, each with its own weak points. Which one is on a roof in Loxford shapes how it’s checked. Older flat roofs are frequently felt or asphalt, newer ones rubber or GRP.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- Loxford (IG1, IG11, IG3)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
Flat roof surveys around Loxford
About 1.2 miles south-east lies Eastbury Manor House, a reminder of how long the area around Loxford has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, 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 Loxford there are several hotels, and like offices and blocks, hotels often sit under flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use.
Landlords with a home close to Barking station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Loxford, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Loxford is about 3 miles north-east of Plaistow, in Greater London. Whether the building in Loxford is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. London is in our area too.
We cover every part of the IG1, IG11 and IG3 postcode area for flat roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Dane Road, Eton Road and Natal Road and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Ilford (1 mile north), Manor Park (1 mile west), Barking (1 mile south-east), Little Ilford (1 mile west) and Wallend (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like London (8 miles south-west), City of Westminster (10 miles west), Marylebone (10 miles west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles west) and Shoreditch (7 miles west).
What’s near Loxford
We work in homes and buildings around The Barking Dog pub, Loxford School and Loxford Park, among other places. Loxford’s nearest station is Barking station, roughly 0.6 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Gallions Reach Shopping Park (2.6 miles south) and Redbridge Museum (0.8 miles north-west). Not far away are Hollow Pond and Ripple Nature Reserve.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Roof by roof
Mastic asphalt
Mastic asphalt is a heavy, seamless covering often found on older blocks, balconies and commercial roofs. We look for crazing, cracks, blisters and splits at the skirtings.
Felt and built-up roofs
Built-up felt is one of the most common flat roof coverings on extensions, garages and dormers. We look for blistering, cracking, split laps and worn mineral surfacing.
Why act early in Loxford
By the time a flat roof leak shows indoors, water has already passed through the roof build-up. A survey can find worn areas and failing details before that point, so you can plan the work rather than react to it. In Loxford, 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.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Common roof problems in Loxford
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.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Pools of water lying on the roof
If you look after a building such as Woodlands Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
What we do, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a London area like Loxford, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. On the day, the roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Loxford questions
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Loxford?
It depends on the street. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well.
Do you cover commercial flat roofs around Loxford?
Yes, we cover commercial roofs as well as homes. Roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.