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North Sheen Flat Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in North Sheen, with photos and a written report.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Upstands pulling away from walls
About our flat roof survey in North Sheen
If the house you’re buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it’s worth knowing its condition before exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP frequently last longer. Our report records the covering, how it’s holding up and any defects we can see, with a photo of every defect. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. If you’ve noticed a sagging deck under the covering and splits, cracks and crazing, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on mastic asphalt, single-ply membranes and GRP fibreglass alike.
Offices, shops and blocks of flats across London often have large flat roofs with plant, rooflights and walkways. Every penetration and upstand is a place where a membrane can fail. In North Sheen, roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand. Plant bases, rooflights and cable entries are all places where water can get in.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- North Sheen (TW9, SW14, W4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Book a survey every few years
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
Many people send the report to two or three roofers for quotes. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. It’s your choice who carries out the work and when.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, especially after the leaves fall. Water that can drain away does far less harm than water that sits.
Landlord and commercial surveys in North Sheen
Shared roofs need a little more planning: 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.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
FAQs for North Sheen
How do I find out if my home in North Sheen is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in North Sheen?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when booking. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. It’s a closer look at the flat roof, not a survey of the whole property. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, tell us as you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
How much is a survey?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What affects the price in North Sheen
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Roof area
All our prices include VAT. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Flat roof surveys in North Sheen: local notes
Kew Palace, about 1 mile north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around North Sheen. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Outer London has lots of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in 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 is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you own a rental within reach of Kew Gardens station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near North Sheen, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use. If you look after a building like Kew Riverside Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
North Sheen is about 3 miles south of Acton, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in North Sheen can all book flat roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Greater London coverage includes North Sheen and the places around it. We also survey roofs in London.
We survey roofs across the TW9, SW14 and W4 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Streets in the area include Kent Road, Ibis Lane and The Avenue. We also cover the places around North Sheen: Kew (1 mile north), Grove Park (1 mile north-east), Strand-on-the-Green (1 mile north), East Sheen (1 mile south-east) and Mortlake (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles east), City of Westminster (6 miles north-east), Marylebone (6 miles north-east), Kensington (4 miles north-east), St Pancras (8 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles east).
Landmarks near North Sheen
Typical jobs here are in homes near Kew College Prep, Dukes Meadows and Chiswick School and the streets around them. There is a railway station in North Sheen itself: Kew Gardens station. Nearby you will also find Barnes Hospital (1.1 miles south-east) and Livat Hammersmith (2.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Kew Gardens Lake and Duke's Hollow.
What happens on the day
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes between one and 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 usually shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in North Sheen moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, let us know who can let us into the shared parts.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there’s access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Mastic asphalt
With age, asphalt can harden and crack with movement. We note where this is happening and how widespread it looks.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply PVC and TPO membranes are common on commercial roofs and newer buildings. We check the welded laps, the edges, the fixings and any punctures.
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What else we do in North Sheen
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Keep a simple 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.