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Flat roof survey in Mitcham, Greater London
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Mitcham, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Outlets that hold water back
- Loose or cracked edge trims
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the flat roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In Mitcham, as in much of London, lots of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, tell us as you book.
- 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.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets in another room
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Flat roof survey in Mitcham: what you get
Flat roofs deal with rain in a very different way from pitched ones. Because rain sits on it for longer, a small split, an open seam or a blocked outlet matters more. The surface, the falls, the upstands and the trims are all looked at closely, and we look for signs that water has reached the deck. The aim is to find problems before they show up as a stain on a ceiling. If you’ve noticed edge trims that have lifted or split and outlets choked with leaves and silt, we can find out what’s behind it, on felt flat roofs, EPDM rubber and mastic asphalt alike.
Commercial and residential blocks across London frequently have big flat roofs with plant, rooflights and access walkways. Each pipe, upstand and fixing through the covering is a possible weak point. In Mitcham, roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand. Rooflights, plant supports and pipe entries are common places for a membrane to fail.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Mitcham (CR4, SW16, SM4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber
EPDM is a synthetic rubber membrane, often laid in a single sheet on smaller roofs. The survey looks at laps, edge trims, corners and signs of puncture.
Single-ply membranes
On single-ply roofs, the welds between sheets are the key detail. Seams, corners and the details around outlets and upstands get a close look.
What a flat roof survey does not cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Mitcham
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Mitcham
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
Why act early in Mitcham
Flat roofs can’t typically be seen from the street, so they’re frequently overlooked. 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 Mitcham, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
Flat and commercial roofs around Mitcham
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Next to the main roofs there’s typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Historic houses like Southside House, about 3.6 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Mitcham goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Landlords with a home close to Mitcham Eastfields station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. The streets around a church like St. Mark's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Take a building like St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School: a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Mitcham is about 2 miles west of Thornton Heath, in Greater London. Wherever you are in Mitcham, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Mitcham is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We also survey roofs in London.
Here we cover the CR4, SW16 and SM4 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Kings Road, Baker Lane and Manor Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Hackbridge (1 mile north), Eastfields (1 mile north), Colliers Wood (1 mile north-west), Merton Abbey (2 miles north-west) and Furzedown (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like London (7 miles north), City of Westminster (8 miles north), Marylebone (8 miles north), Kensington (7 miles north), St Pancras (9 miles north) and Shoreditch (9 miles north).
Around Mitcham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Archbishop Lanfranc School, St Mark's Church of England Academy and The White Lion of Mortimer pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Mitcham Eastfields station, roughly 0.5 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Wandle Industrial Museum (0.7 miles west) and Centrale Croydon (2.7 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Duppas Hill and Cranmer Green.
Towns and villages near Mitcham
Also in Mitcham
Questions from Mitcham
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Mitcham?
It can be, so it helps to let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when you book. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Is my home in Mitcham listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Mitcham?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.