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Seething Wells Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings around Seething Wells, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
Flat roof surveys in Seething Wells: local notes
Within a mile and a half or so of Seething Wells there are several hotels, and like offices and blocks, hotels often sit under flat roofs. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use. Historic houses such as Hampton Court Palace, about 1.3 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Seething Wells goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Take a building like Maple Infants' School: a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. The streets around a church such as St Andrew's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear.
Seething Wells is about 4 miles north-west of Ewell, in Greater London. Anywhere in Seething Wells, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property. Seething Wells is one of the places in Greater London we cover for flat roof surveys. London is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: KT6, KT1 and KT7. You’ll find streets like Maple Road, Grove Road and North Road, all of which we cover. We also cover Surbiton Park (1 mile north-east), Long Ditton (1 mile south), Thames Ditton (1 mile west), Ditton Hill (1 mile south) and Weston Green (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (12 miles north-east), City of Westminster (11 miles north-east), Marylebone (11 miles north-east), Kensington (9 miles north-east), St Pancras (12 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (14 miles north-east).
What’s near Seething Wells
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre, The City Arms and Hampton Court Park, among other places. Seething Wells has its own railway station: Surbiton station. Well-known places in the area include Chessington Castle Hill (2.6 miles south) and Metropolitan Police Mounted Branch Museum (1.6 miles west). Open spaces near Seething Wells include The Wood and Kingston Hill Road area.
Flat roof survey in Seething Wells: what you get
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: from the roof itself where that is safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there is access. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. If part of the roof can’t be seen or reached safely, the report says so, so the limits of the survey are clear. We survey GRP fibreglass, mastic asphalt and felt flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are upstands pulling away from walls and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting.
Water getting through a flat roof in London can travel under the covering and appear some way from the hole. Outlets, upstands against parapet walls and joins with the main roof are frequent culprits. In a converted house in Seething Wells, the roof above may belong to the building rather than one flat.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Seething Wells (KT6, KT1, KT7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Seething Wells questions
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near Seething Wells?
Yes, commercial flat roofs are part of what we cover. For a bigger roof, you will get a quote based on the building, and roof access is agreed with you before the visit.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Seething Wells?
It can be, so it helps to let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
How much is a survey?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. For a visit in Seething Wells, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. We then look at whatever is safely visible from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it is safe, the roof itself.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Where there is safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Seething Wells and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Why act early in Seething Wells
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a flat roof is before contracts are exchanged. After that, the cost of any work is yours. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is often older than it looks.
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.
Why book with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- An independent view of the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 20+ years’ experience
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
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Different roofs, different checks
Felt and built-up roofs
A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, though quality and upkeep make a big difference. We record how yours is doing and where it’s weakest.
Single-ply membranes
Many offices, units and newer flats have a single-ply PVC or TPO roof. The survey looks at welded seams, edges, fixings and signs of damage.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Seething Wells
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM frequently 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. A survey shows how yours is holding up, whatever its age.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Leaks around rooflights
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
Hotels and guest houses near Seething Wells can’t easily close rooms for a leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What they will not be able to tell you
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.