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Purley Flat Roof Survey
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? You can book a flat roof survey in Purley and across Greater London.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Standing water left after rain
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so in Purley 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, let us know who can let us into the shared parts.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We check the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
Advice
About our flat roof survey in Purley
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. 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, EPDM rubber and upstands and outlets, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are blisters and bubbles in the covering and signs of deflection in the roof deck.
Offices, shops and blocks of flats across London frequently have large flat roofs with plant, rooflights and walkways. Each pipe, upstand and fixing through the covering is a possible weak point. For a building in Purley, 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.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Purley (CR8, CR2, CR5)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Purley
To price your survey, we look at:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
For a price for your roof in Purley, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- When you need the report by
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the flat roof.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Purley questions
How do I find out if my home in Purley is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Purley?
Parking in Purley, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available when you book.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
We don’t give a fixed number of years, because it depends on upkeep, weather and how the roof was laid. Our report describes the condition and what needs doing, and when.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
Where it is safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. If not, we use safe viewpoints and look inside, and we note any area we couldn’t see. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Do you cover Purley for flat roof surveys?
Yes, we do. Purley is part of the area we cover.
Why act early in Purley
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. It normally points to an outlet, the falls or a sagging deck, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: a blocked parapet gutter or slipped slate can let water into the flat below or the house next door. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Surveys seven days a week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Flat roofs in Purley
Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. Historic houses such as Addington Palace, about 3.6 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Purley goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near Purley station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. Take an older house close to St Swithun's: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. For businesses in and around places such as St George's Walk, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts.
Purley is about 2 miles south-west of Croydon, in Greater London. We cover Purley and the rest of Greater London. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in London.
We survey roofs across CR8, CR2 and CR5 for flat roof surveys. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Road and Brighton Road. Main roads around Purley include the A2022. Other places close to Purley include Peaks Hill (1 mile north-west), Woodcote (1 mile west), Russell Hill (1 mile north), Roundshaw (1 mile north-west) and Woodcote Green (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (12 miles north), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (12 miles north), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Around Purley
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Jolly Farmers pub, Laleham Lea School and Thomas More Catholic School. There is a railway station in Purley itself: Purley station. A little further out are Purley War Memorial Hospital (within half a mile north-east) and St George's Walk (2.7 miles north). The countryside around Purley includes Duppas Hill and Foxley Wood.