Greater London · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Selhurst
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Selhurst. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Outlets that hold water back
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Standing water left after rain
How a flat roof survey works in Selhurst
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. For moisture detection and a structural check, the Standard Survey starts from £250. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. Common reasons to book are leaks around rooflights and loose or cracked edge trims, across EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes.
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 Selhurst, the roof above may belong to the building rather than one flat.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Selhurst (SE25, SE20, CR0)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. Most often it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
For a price for your roof in Selhurst, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Visits on any day of the week
- Photos and a written report every time
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Flat roofs in Selhurst
Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Next to the main roofs there is typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Kingswood House, about 2.2 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Selhurst. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a building such as St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. For businesses in and around places such as Whitgift Centre, flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling. Selhurst is in London, so parking needs planning: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when booking, as a space near the door cannot be promised.
Selhurst is about 5 miles south-east of Stockwell, in Greater London. Wherever you are in Selhurst, we can come and survey your property. Selhurst is one of the places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London.
We work across SE25, SE20 and CR0 for flat roof surveys. Streets in the area include Park Road, Court Road and Dixon Road, all of which we cover. Main roads around Selhurst include the A213, so getting to you is simple. We also cover South Norwood (1 mile north), Woodside (1 mile south), Ashburton (1 mile south), Elmers End (1 mile east) and Addiscombe (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover London (7 miles north), City of Westminster (9 miles north-west), Marylebone (9 miles north), Kensington (9 miles north-west), St Pancras (9 miles north) and Shoreditch (9 miles north).
Local landmarks in Selhurst
Around Selhurst, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Harris Academy South Norwood, South Norwood Recreation Ground and The Albion pub. Selhurst has its own railway station: Norwood Junction station. A little further out are Croydon University Hospital (1.7 miles south-west) and Crystal Palace Museum (1.4 miles north). The countryside around Selhurst includes Duppas Hill and Dulwich Upper Wood.
Questions from Selhurst
Do you carry out roof surveys in Selhurst?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Selhurst is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Selhurst?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Selhurst?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the flat roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Selhurst
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
How we price flat roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. From the street, a London terrace normally shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in Selhurst moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Let us know who holds the keys.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and built-up roofs
A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, though quality and upkeep make a big difference. Our report sets out its condition and the areas most at risk.
Mastic asphalt
Mastic asphalt is a heavy, seamless covering frequently found on older blocks, balconies and commercial roofs. We look for crazing, cracks, blisters and splits at the skirtings.