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Flat roof survey in Putney Vale, Greater London
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? You can book a flat roof survey in Putney Vale and across Greater London.
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Standing water left after rain
Leave it or get it looked at?
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. It usually points to an outlet, the falls or a sagging deck, and each wet season wears the covering further. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Flat roof survey in Putney Vale: what you get
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. If the deck itself looks like a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. We are often asked to look into edge trims that have lifted or split and leaks around rooflights, on upstands and outlets, felt flat roofs and GRP fibreglass.
Offices, shops and blocks of flats across London frequently have large flat roofs with plant, rooflights and walkways. Every penetration and upstand is a place where a membrane can fail. In Putney Vale, roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand. Rooflights, plant supports and pipe entries are common places for a membrane to fail.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Putney Vale (SW15, KT2, SW19)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Common questions in Putney Vale
How do I find out if my home in Putney Vale is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Putney Vale?
It rarely stops a survey, but it’s worth planning. Let us know what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
We don’t put a figure on it. As a guide, felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. It’s a survey of the flat roof. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it is not a structural engineer’s report. Many buyers use it alongside a building survey.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. We record what the covering is and how it’s holding up.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, giving you a chance to go through what we found.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Putney Vale
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- What made you get in touch
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
When to book a survey in Putney Vale
Water that doesn’t drain sits on the roof and speeds up wear. It usually comes from poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that has dipped. Where trees are close by, leaves and silt can block an outlet within a single autumn.
Look out for signs like these:
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Cracked or split membrane
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
For landlords with property near Raynes Park station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. Most surveys take about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In Putney Vale, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. London parking is frequently 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.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that 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 photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Flat roof surveys around Putney Vale
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often 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. Southside House, about 1.5 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Putney Vale. 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.
Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Putney Vale. Anyone responsible for a site like Hall School Wimbledon will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Putney Vale is about 2 miles north-west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Putney Vale gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Across Greater London, we cover Putney Vale and the places around it. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in SW15, KT2 and SW19 is within our area for flat roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Stag Lane, Friars Avenue and Kingston Road and the roads around them. Putney Vale sits on or near the A308, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Putney Vale: Kingston Vale (1 mile south), Coombe Hill (1 mile west), Coombe (1 mile south-west), Crooked Billet (1 mile south-east) and Copse Hill (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north-east), Marylebone (7 miles north-east), Kensington (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Putney Vale
We work in homes and buildings around Robin Hood Primary School, Duke of Cambridge pub and Wimbledon Common, among other places. The nearest railway station is Raynes Park station, about 2 miles south-east. A little further out are Wimbledon Windmill Museum (0.8 miles east) and Putney Exchange (2.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Putney Vale includes Kew Gardens Lake and Fishpond Wood and Beverley Meads.
Different roofs, different checks
Rooflights and upstands
We do not walk on rooflights or fragile sheeting, and we treat older rooflights as fragile. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt has no laps, so its weak points are cracks and the skirtings at walls and upstands. Our report notes crazing, cracks and any likely entry points.