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Flat roof survey in Roxeth, Greater London
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Roxeth, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
Prices for flat roof surveys in Roxeth
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Height and safe access
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before you book.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Flat roof survey in Roxeth: what you get
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. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. If you’re worried about leaks around rooflights and a sagging deck under the covering, we can find out what’s behind it, on EPDM rubber, upstands and outlets and single-ply membranes alike.
Water getting through a flat roof in London can travel under the covering and appear some way from the hole. Upstands against parapets, outlets and the edge where flat meets pitched are common entry points. In a converted house in Roxeth, the roof above may belong to the building rather than one flat.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Roxeth (HA2, HA1, UB5)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
You can use the report to ask roofers to quote for the same work. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare. It’s your choice who carries out the work and when.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. You will spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
Questions from Roxeth
How do I find out if my home in Roxeth is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover Roxeth?
Yes, Roxeth is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. The written report follows by email.
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 and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it does not include calculations. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks typically begin, recording anything that could let water through. If the source is hidden, we may suggest a leak investigation or electronic leak detection.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Roxeth
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Nearby places to Roxeth
What else we do in Roxeth
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber
EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years, but it relies on its seams, trims and upstands being well finished. Those details are where we focus.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply relies on its welded laps staying sound. Seams, corners and the details around outlets and upstands get a proper look.
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit normally takes an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is frequently seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when booking.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
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 call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
If you are buying, find out about the flat roof before you exchange. After that, the cost of any work is yours. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Roxeth
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Photographs and a written report every time
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Flat and commercial roofs around Roxeth
Outer London has plenty of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Next to the main roofs there’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Northolt Manor, about 1.9 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Roxeth. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Roxeth. Take an older house close to Christ Church: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. If you let a flat or house near Sudbury Hill Harrow station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Roxeth is about 1 mile south of Harrow, in Greater London. If you’re in Roxeth, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Greater London coverage includes Roxeth. We also survey roofs in London.
Surveys in HA2, HA1 and UB5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Lower Road, Grange Road and Dudley Road. We also cover South Harrow (1 mile south-west), Harrow (1 mile north), Harrow on the Hill (1 mile east), Northwick Park (1 mile north-east) and Rayners Lane (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover London (12 miles south-east), City of Westminster (9 miles south-east), Marylebone (9 miles east), Kensington (8 miles south-east), St Pancras (10 miles east) and Shoreditch (12 miles east).
Around Roxeth
In Roxeth, that means homes and buildings near The White Horse pub, Orley Farm School and Northwick Park, among other places. The closest station to Roxeth is Sudbury Hill Harrow station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Clementine Churchill Hospital (0.7 miles east) and Kodak Museum (1.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Northala Fields and Perivale Wood.