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Flat Roof Survey in North Greenwich
Need a flat roof survey in North Greenwich? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Outlets that hold water back
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In a London area like North Greenwich, the main things to sort out are parking and access: tell us 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 agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
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Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in North Greenwich
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. We survey mastic asphalt, single-ply membranes and EPDM rubber, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are upstands pulling away from walls and ponding water that doesn’t drain away.
Across London, flat roofs are everywhere, from back additions and dormers to roof terraces, blocks of flats 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 North Greenwich shapes how it is checked. Older flat roofs are frequently felt or asphalt, newer ones rubber or GRP.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- North Greenwich (E14, SE8, SE10)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roof surveys around North Greenwich
Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Within a mile and a half or so of North Greenwich there are several hotels. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use.
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around North Greenwich means lost rooms as well as repairs. If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
North Greenwich is about 1 mile north-west of Greenwich, in Greater London. We survey roofs in North Greenwich and the rest of Greater London. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in E14, SE8 and SE10 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Creek Road, Wynan Road and Undine Road, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Isle of Dogs (1 mile south-east), Millwall (1 mile west), Cubitt Town (1 mile north-east), Deptford (1 mile south-west) and Greenwich (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in North Greenwich
Around North Greenwich, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Laban Centre, Canary Wharf College 3 and St. Paul's. You’ll also find Mudchute Park and Farm (within half a mile north-east) and The Ferry House Public House (less than half a mile south-east). The nearest railway station is Greenwich station, roughly 0.8 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Old Royal Naval College (0.7 miles south-east) and Greenwich Castle (1.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Sue Godfrey Nature Park and Tower Hill.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in North Greenwich
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in North Greenwich
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near North Greenwich?
Yes, commercial buildings, hotels included, are part of the work. Access to the roof is sorted out with whoever manages the building before the day.
Is my home in North Greenwich listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in North Greenwich?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Common roof problems in North Greenwich
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Around 15 to 20 years is common for felt, while EPDM frequently lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. A survey shows how yours is holding up, whatever its age.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Leaks around rooflights
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
Anyone responsible for a site like Harbinger Primary School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Questions to ask before you book
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What insurance they carry
Checking the roof from the ground
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Caught early, a split or open seam in a flat roof is frequently a small repair. Leave it, and water can get into the insulation and deck, which can turn a patch into a replacement. A survey now shows which you’re dealing with. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. That’s a good reason to find problems early, while there is time to plan, rather than in a rush after a leak.
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 book with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.