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Flat roof survey in Plashet, Greater London
Independent flat roof surveys in Plashet. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Standing water left after rain
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
Flat roof survey in Plashet
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats often sit under large flat roofs. On a roof like this, a survey shows where the covering is wearing, where water is ponding and which outlets need attention. We record the condition with photos so work can be planned and budgeted. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so please phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. If you are worried about failed seals around rooflight kerbs and standing water left after rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on EPDM rubber, felt flat roofs and single-ply membranes alike.
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 Plashet, as anywhere in London, the right approach depends on what the roof is made of. Older flat roofs are often felt or asphalt, newer ones rubber or GRP.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Plashet (E6, E12, E7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
For landlords and building managers, the report is a dated record of the roof’s condition. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Get splits, lifted seams and loose trims seen to while they’re small. A flat roof that is looked after between surveys normally lasts longer.
Roof by roof
Felt and built-up roofs
Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, depending on how they were laid and looked after. Our report sets out its condition and the areas most at risk.
Single-ply membranes
On single-ply roofs, the welds between sheets are the key detail. We check seams, corners and the joints around outlets and upstands.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Plashet
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Plashet
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Landlords and agents in Plashet book surveys as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the flat roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Flat roof surveys in Plashet: local notes
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. Valentines Mansion, about 2.2 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Plashet. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Barnabas are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. For businesses in and around places such as Stratford Centre, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks. If you look after a building such as Plashet School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Plashet is about 2 miles north-east of Plaistow, in Greater London. We carry out flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Plashet and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. There is also a page for London.
All of E6, E12 and E7 is covered for flat roof surveys. Local streets include Fry Road, Edith Road and Hilda Road. If you’re just outside Plashet, we cover Manor Park (1 mile north-east), Little Ilford (1 mile north-east), Upton Park (1 mile south-west), Upton (1 mile west) and Wallend (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (7 miles south-west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles west).
Around Plashet
Around Plashet, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Monega Primary School, The Overdraft Tavern and West Ham Park. For rail, the closest station is Woodgrange Park station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Newham University Hospital (1.5 miles south) and Stratford Centre (2.1 miles west). Not far away are Old Ford Island and Hollow Pond.
Plashet: your questions answered
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Plashet?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway as you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Plashet?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Plashet is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. The report follows by email.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. In Plashet, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We check the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s 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.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.