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Flat roof survey in Shirley, Greater London
Need a flat roof survey in Shirley? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Cracked or split membrane
Different roofs, different checks
EPDM rubber
EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years, but it relies on its seams, trims and upstands being well finished. We look closely at each of those details.
Mastic asphalt
Older asphalt can become brittle and crack as the roof moves. The report shows where it is cracking and how far it seems to extend.
How a flat roof survey works in Shirley
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It is useful to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP often last 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. We survey EPDM rubber, felt flat roofs and upstands and outlets, and common reasons people get in touch are edge trims that have lifted or split and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting.
Offices, shops and blocks of flats across London often have large flat roofs with plant, rooflights and walkways. Every penetration and upstand is a place where a membrane can fail. For a building in Shirley, access is agreed with whoever manages the roof ahead of the visit. Rooflights, plant supports and pipe entries are common places for a membrane to fail.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Shirley (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about 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 a visit in Shirley moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Tell us who holds the keys.
- 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.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What a flat roof survey looks like in Shirley
With Addington Palace about 1.7 miles south, Shirley sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Outer London has lots 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. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you run a business near St George's Walk, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts. Landlords with a home close to Elmers End station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. Shirley is in London, so parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier.
Shirley is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. We cover Shirley and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for London.
Flat roof surveys in CR0, SE25 and CR9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Poppy Lane, Homer Road and Craven Road, and we cover them all. Being close to the A232, Shirley is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Shirley include Monks Orchard (1 mile north), Shirley Oaks (1 mile west), Addiscombe (1 mile west), Ashburton (1 mile north-west) and Woodside (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Near you in Shirley
We work in homes and buildings around The Cricketers pub, Ashburton Park and Orchard Way Primary School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Elmers End station, about 1.2 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Crystal Palace Museum (2.8 miles north) and St George's Walk (2 miles west). For a walk, there is Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
Buyers can take the findings back to the seller or the agent. You might ask for work to be done before completion, or discuss the price, depending on the findings.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Shirley
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Why it is worth a survey now in Shirley
By the time a flat roof leak shows indoors, water has already passed through the roof build-up. A survey can find worn areas and failing details before that point, while there is still time to plan the work. In Shirley, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: a blocked parapet gutter or slipped slate can let water into the flat below or the house next door. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why book us in Shirley
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Shirley: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for a survey in Shirley?
It rarely stops a survey, but it is worth planning. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we’ll work around them.
Is Shirley in the area you cover?
Yes, Shirley is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Shirley as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
Our survey doesn’t include asbestos testing. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos, for instance in cement roof sheets. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks typically begin, recording anything that could let water through. Where the source isn’t obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.