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Flat Roof Survey in Pitshanger
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you spend money on it. Flat roof surveys in Pitshanger, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Leaks around rooflights
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Upstands pulling away from walls
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Pitshanger
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. For moisture detection and a structural check, the Standard Survey starts from £250. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. We are often asked to look into a sagging deck under the covering and damaged trims at the roof edge, across mastic asphalt, felt flat roofs and single-ply membranes.
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. For a building in Pitshanger, access is agreed with whoever manages the roof before the visit. Plant bases, rooflights and cable entries are all places where water can get in.
The written findings come 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.
- Place
- Pitshanger (W5, W13, UB6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Flat roofs can’t typically be seen from the street, so they’re often overlooked. Owners often learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. A survey every few years stops that from catching you out. Any roof job in Pitshanger means planning around parking, neighbours and access. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Pitshanger
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Pitshanger
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photos.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Different roofs, different checks
Rooflights and upstands
We don’t walk on rooflights or fragile sheeting, and we treat older rooflights as fragile. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
Felt and built-up roofs
Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, depending on how they were laid and looked after. We record how yours is doing and where it is weakest.
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. From the street, a London terrace typically shows only its front slope or parapet, so in Pitshanger we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. If other people live in the building, tell us 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
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Related advice
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Anything about access we should know
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The kind of building and roof involved
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Local flat roofs in Pitshanger
Historic houses such as Pitzhanger Manor, about 1.1 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Pitshanger goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, 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. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you let a flat or house near Castle Bar Park station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. If you run a business near London Designer Outlet, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts. Anyone responsible for a site like North Ealing Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Pitshanger is about 1 mile north of Ealing, in Greater London. Anywhere in Pitshanger, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property. Across Greater London, we cover Pitshanger and the places around it. We also survey roofs in London.
We survey roofs across the W5, W13 and UB6 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Selby Road, Argyle Road and Kent Avenue or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Pitshanger include Brentham Garden Suburb (1 mile east), Perivale (1 mile north), Ealing (1 mile south), Hanwell (2 miles south-west) and West Ealing (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles east), City of Westminster (7 miles east), Marylebone (7 miles east), Kensington (5 miles east), St Pancras (8 miles east) and Shoreditch (10 miles east).
Around Pitshanger
Typical jobs here are in homes near Brentham Clubhouse pub, St Benedict's School and Ealing Independent College and the streets around them. The closest station to Pitshanger is Castle Bar Park station, about 0.8 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Ealing Hospital (1.9 miles south-west) and London Designer Outlet (2.4 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Middle Lake and Fox Wood.
Pitshanger: your questions answered
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Pitshanger?
It depends on the street. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well, and a driveway is even better.
How do I find out if my home in Pitshanger is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The report follows by email.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.