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Flat roof survey in Rush Green, Greater London
Flat roof surveys in Rush Green, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- A sagging deck under the covering
How the survey works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. From the street, a London terrace typically shows only its front slope or parapet, so in Rush Green 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.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there’s access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking 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.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Flat roof survey in Rush Green: what you get
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big 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. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. We survey mastic asphalt, upstands and outlets and single-ply membranes, and people most frequently book us about splits, cracks and crazing and outlets that hold water back.
London has a lot of flat roofs: rear additions, dormers, roof terraces and the roofs of blocks and offices. Coverings range from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes, each with its own weak points. Which one is on a roof in Rush Green shapes how it is checked. Many older flat roofs are felt or asphalt, and many newer ones EPDM rubber or GRP.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Rush Green (RM7, RM1, RM12)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Rush Green
What else we do in Rush Green
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
Do you need a flat roof survey in Rush Green?
Ponding keeps the covering wet and wears it faster. It typically 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.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Rush Green.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords and letting agents in Rush Green book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Why get it checked now?
A small split in a flat roof is normally a modest job when it’s found early. Left alone, water can soak the insulation and the deck, and the job grows. Surveying it now tells you where you stand. London’s older roofs often have bitumen felt underlay or none 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.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
What you get with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Rush Green
Is my home in Rush Green listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Rush Green?
Yes, Rush Green is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when booking.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. If not, we use safe viewpoints and look inside, and we note any area we couldn’t see. We don’t walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. The report follows by email.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Flat roof surveys in Rush Green: local notes
About 2.1 miles north-east lies Hare Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Rush Green has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. If your home in Rush Green is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you let a flat or house near Romford station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Take an older house close to St Augustine of Canterbury Church: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Rush Green is about 1 mile south-west of Romford, in Greater London. We carry out flat roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Rush Green. We cover towns and villages across Greater London. London is in our area too.
Flat roof surveys in RM7, RM1 and RM12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Crow Lane, Union Road and Maldon Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Rush Green include Romford (1 mile north-east), Becontree Heath (1 mile west), Chadwell Heath (1 mile north-west), Elm Park (2 miles south-east) and Becontree (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include London (12 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (11 miles west) and Walthamstow (9 miles west).
Local landmarks in Rush Green
We work in homes and buildings around Harrow Lodge Park, The Moon & Stars pub and St Edward's Church of England Academy. For rail, the closest station is Romford station, roughly 0.7 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (3.6 miles east) and The Brewery (0.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Rush Green includes The Chase Nature Reserve.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The roof’s overall size
- Height and safe access
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- When you need the report by
- What made you get in touch
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.