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Motspur Park Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Motspur Park, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Standing water left after rain
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Blocked or damaged outlets
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. From the street, a London terrace typically shows only its front slope or parapet, so in Motspur Park we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Let us know who holds the keys.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
How a flat roof survey works in Motspur Park
A flat roof doesn’t shed water the way a pitched roof does. 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 note any sign that the deck below has got wet. The aim is to find problems before they show up as a stain on a ceiling. If you’re worried about outlets choked with leaves and silt and edge trims that have lifted or split, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Commercial and residential blocks across London often have big flat roofs with plant, rooflights and access walkways. Every penetration and upstand is a place where a membrane can fail. In Motspur Park, 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.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Motspur Park (KT3, SW20, KT2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Motspur Park. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
FAQs for Motspur Park
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Motspur Park?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Motspur Park?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available as you book.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
Felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes are all part of the work. The report names the covering and explains its condition.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
What’s in the survey report?
Written findings with photographs, explaining the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our recommendations, with the most urgent first where relevant. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Motspur Park?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it is agreed before booking.
What we’re asked to look at in Motspur Park
Buyers frequently book after their home survey suggests a closer look at a flat roof. Building owners and managing agents book to plan maintenance, or before a sale or a new lease. In each case, the report gives a written, photographed record of the roof’s condition.
Look out for signs like these:
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Leaks around rooflights
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
Take a building like St Matthew's CofE Primary School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Questions to ask before you book
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Flat roof surveys around Motspur Park
The wider area around Motspur Park has a long history of building, with Southside House about 0.8 miles north-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. If your home in Motspur Park is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Next to the main roofs there’s typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Parking in Motspur Park, as in most of London, takes a little planning: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when booking. Shop and office owners around Bentall Centre may find that outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts.
Motspur Park is about 2 miles south-west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. If you are in Motspur Park, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. We also survey roofs in London.
All of KT3, SW20 and KT2 is within our area for flat roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Traps Lane, Coombe Road and Coombe Lane and the roads around them. With the A238 close by, Motspur Park is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Motspur Park include New Malden (1 mile south-west), West Barnes (1 mile south-east), Coombe (1 mile north-west), Raynes Park (1 mile south-east) and Copse Hill (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (8 miles north-east), Marylebone (9 miles north-east), Kensington (7 miles north), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
Around Motspur Park
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Royal Oak Public House, Beverley Park and Coombe Girls' School, among other places. The closest station to Motspur Park is New Malden station, about 0.5 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Chessington Castle Hill (4 miles south-west) and Atkinson Morley Hospital (0.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Fishpond Wood and Beverley Meads and Kingston Hill Road area.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
If you are buying, the report gives you something specific to take back to the seller or agent. You might ask for work to be done before completion, or discuss the price, depending on what we found.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.