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Flat roof survey in Norwood Green, Greater London
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. Flat roof surveys in Norwood Green.
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Leaks around rooflights
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and built-up roofs
On felt, the upstands and edge details often fail before the main surface. We check each one and photograph any that have split or pulled away.
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights, lanterns and upstands are where many flat roof leaks begin. We look at how the covering is finished around each rooflight and upstand.
How a flat roof survey works in Norwood Green
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. On a flat roof, moisture readings can help show whether water has got under the covering. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. We survey EPDM rubber, single-ply membranes and upstands and outlets, and the problems we are asked to look at most are failed seals around rooflight kerbs and failed upstands where the roof meets a wall.
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, and each fails in its own way. In Norwood Green, as anywhere in London, the right approach depends on what the roof is made of. Many older flat roofs are felt or asphalt, and many newer ones EPDM rubber or GRP.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Norwood Green (UB2, TW5, TW7)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Norwood Green
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Norwood Green. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Norwood Green: your questions answered
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near Norwood Green?
Yes, commercial flat roofs are part of what we cover. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for the building, and roof access is agreed with you ahead of the visit.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Norwood Green?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when booking. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email, with photos and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Flat roof surveys in Norwood Green: local notes
About 0.6 miles south-east lies Osterley House, a reminder of how long the area around Norwood Green has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Norwood Green, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use.
Hotels and guest houses near Norwood Green can’t easily close rooms for a leak, so it pays to find faults before guests do. If you run a business near Treaty Centre, the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after.
Norwood Green is about 1 mile south-east of Southall, in Greater London. Bookings from Norwood Green are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. There is also a page for London.
All of UB2, TW5 and TW7 is covered for flat roof surveys. You will find streets such as Norwood Road, Stour Avenue and Durham Avenue. You will find Norwood Green on the M4 and A3005, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Norwood Green include North Hyde (1 mile west), Heston (1 mile south-west), Osterley (1 mile south-east), Spring Grove (1 mile south-east) and Lampton (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover London (12 miles east), City of Westminster (9 miles east), Marylebone (9 miles east), Kensington (7 miles east), St Pancras (11 miles east) and Shoreditch (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Norwood Green
Around Norwood Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Inwood Park, The Plough Public House and Heston Community School. Norwood Green’s nearest station is Southall station, about 1 mile north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find St Bernard's Hospital (1 mile north-east) and Museum of Army Music (2.7 miles south). For a walk, there is Garden Lake and Castlebar Hill.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Waiting for a stain inside means the water has already got through the layers. A survey can find worn areas and failing details before that point, while there’s still time to plan the work. London’s older roofs often have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
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How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is frequently seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know 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.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Related advice
What we are asked to look at in Norwood Green
The surface of a flat roof heats up and cools down far more than the rooms below. That movement pulls at seams, laps and the joints between boards, and in time it can open up splits and cracks. Older coverings that have lost their flexibility are the most likely to suffer.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
Take a building like St Mary's Church of England Primary Norwood Green: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their insurance cover
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?