Greater London · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Newington Green, Greater London
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Newington Green and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Newington Green
Is my home in Newington Green listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near Newington Green?
Yes, we cover commercial roofs as well as homes. Access to the roof is sorted out with whoever manages the building before the day.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Do you cover Newington Green for flat roof surveys?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Newington Green.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know as you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
How a flat roof survey works in Newington Green
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. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. We’re frequently asked to look into splits, cracks and crazing and outlets choked with leaves and silt, on GRP fibreglass, EPDM rubber and upstands and outlets.
Across London, flat roofs are everywhere, from back additions and dormers to roof terraces, blocks of flats and offices. Coverings range from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes, and each fails in its own way. Which one is on a roof in Newington Green shapes how it’s checked. Many older flat roofs are felt or asphalt, and many newer ones EPDM rubber or GRP.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Newington Green (N16, N1, N5)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Newington Green
Also in Newington Green
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes an hour or two at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a visit in Newington Green, parking and access are the things to plan: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. We then look at everything that’s safely in view from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it is safe, the roof itself.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Newington Green, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Flat roof surveys in Newington Green: local notes
Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. Next to the main roofs there’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Newington Green, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, frequently have flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use.
Hotels and guest houses near Newington Green can’t easily close rooms for a leak, so it pays to find faults before guests do. Shop and office owners around Hackney Walk may find that the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after. For an older house near a landmark such as Newington Green Unitarian Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Newington Green is about 1 mile north of Hoxton, in Greater London. Newington Green is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small.
All of N16, N1 and N5 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Dove Road, Burma Road and Piano Lane. Main roads around Newington Green include the A1199, so getting to you is simple. If you are just outside Newington Green, we cover Mildmay (1 mile south), Highbury (1 mile west), Canonbury (1 mile south), De Beauvoir Town (1 mile south) and Kingsland (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (4 miles south), City of Westminster (4 miles south-west), Marylebone (4 miles south-west), Kensington (6 miles south-west), Walthamstow (4 miles north-east) and Whitechapel (3 miles south).
Landmarks near Newington Green
Around Newington Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form, Highbury Fields and Army and Navy pub. Newington Green has its own railway station: Canonbury station. Other landmarks nearby include Hackney Walk (1.5 miles east) and Clowns Gallery-Museum (0.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Dartmouth Park Hill and Gillespie Park.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Different roofs, different checks
Mastic asphalt
With age, asphalt can harden and crack with movement. The report shows where it’s cracking and how far it seems to extend.
EPDM rubber
A rubber roof can last 30 to 50 years, provided its details were done well. Those details are where we focus.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. It typically points to an outlet, the falls or a sagging deck, and each wet season wears the covering further. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. In Newington Green, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below, which can lead to damp inside. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Over 20 years’ experience
- PI and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
What affects the price in Newington Green
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
We will usually ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- When you need the report by
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.