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Richmond upon Thames Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Richmond upon Thames, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
Flat roof survey in Richmond upon Thames
If the house you are buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it’s worth knowing its condition before exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP often go on for longer. Our report records the covering, how it is holding up and any defects we can see, with photos of each. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. Typical surveys look at splits and cracks in the covering and damaged trims at the roof edge, on felt flat roofs, mastic asphalt and EPDM rubber.
Commercial and residential blocks across London often have big flat roofs with plant, rooflights and access walkways. Each pipe, upstand and fixing through the covering is a possible weak point. In Richmond upon Thames, roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand. Plant bases, rooflights and cable entries are all places where water can get in.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Richmond upon Thames (TW9, TW10, SW14, TW1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Roof area
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to tell us when you get in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Richmond upon Thames
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass
A well-laid GRP roof frequently lasts up to about 30 years. Hairline cracks over board joints are an early warning we look out for.
Mastic asphalt
Mastic asphalt is a heavy, seamless covering often found on older blocks, balconies and commercial roofs. We look for crazing, cracks, blisters and splits at the skirtings.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In Richmond upon Thames, as in much of London, lots of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so the back of the roof is often 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 when you book.
- 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 is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Richmond upon Thames, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Flat roofs in Richmond upon Thames
Outer London has lots of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Richmond upon Thames, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use.
With Pembroke Lodge about 1.3 miles south, the area around Richmond upon Thames has a long history. Older homes nearby may have later flat-roofed extensions or dormers, often re-covered more than once. If you own a rental within reach of Richmond station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Treaty Centre, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks.
Richmond upon Thames is about 3 miles south of Ealing, in Greater London. Anywhere in Richmond upon Thames, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property. We cover towns and villages across Greater London. There’s also a page for London.
Surveys in TW9, TW10, SW14 and TW1 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Church Road, King George Square and Topiary Square. Being close to the B321 and B322, Richmond upon Thames is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in North Sheen (1 mile north-east), East Sheen (1 mile east), Mortlake (1 mile east), Kew (2 miles north-east) and Strand-on-the-Green (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles east), City of Westminster (7 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
What’s near Richmond upon Thames
Typical jobs here are in homes near Pesthouse Common, The White Horse Richmond pub and Kneller Hall Junior School, among other places. There is a railway station in Richmond upon Thames itself: Richmond station. A little further out are Eel Pie Island Museum (1.5 miles south-west) and Treaty Centre (3 miles west). Not far away are Duke's Hollow and Richmond Hill.
Richmond upon Thames: your questions answered
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Richmond upon Thames?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when you book. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Richmond upon Thames?
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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply roofs are all covered. If you don’t know what your roof is, we will identify it on the day.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take an hour or two at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You’ll then get the report by email.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
We don’t test for asbestos. If we see materials that could contain it, such as cement sheets on a building from before 2000, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Richmond upon Thames
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. It typically points to an outlet, the falls or a sagging deck, and each wet season wears the covering further. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. In Richmond upon Thames, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in Richmond upon Thames
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A written report with photos
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass