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Flat Roof Survey in Shooter's Hill
Flat roof surveys in Shooter's Hill and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
Landlord and commercial surveys in Shooter's Hill
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Shooter's Hill and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How a flat roof survey works in Shooter's Hill
Flat roofs deal with rain in a very different way from pitched ones. Water lies on the surface for longer, so a small split or a blocked outlet can soon lead to a leak. The surface, the falls, the upstands and the trims are all looked at closely, and we look for signs that water has reached the deck. That way, defects are found before they reach the room below. Typical surveys look at splits and cracks in the covering and loose or cracked edge trims, on mastic asphalt, single-ply membranes and felt flat roofs.
Commercial and residential blocks across London frequently have big flat roofs with plant, rooflights and access walkways. Each pipe, upstand and fixing through the covering is a possible weak point. For a building in Shooter's Hill, 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Shooter's Hill (SE18, SE9, DA16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. In Shooter's Hill, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it’s useful to know what’s near you, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they frequently give the best view of a rear addition.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- 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.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
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When to book a survey in Shooter's Hill
Buyers often book after their home survey suggests a closer look at a flat roof. Owners and managing agents use a survey to plan upkeep, or ahead of a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photographs.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Leaks around rooflights
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Christ Church, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
What to check before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What exactly goes into their report
Why it’s worth a survey now in Shooter's Hill
Before replacing a flat roof, it helps to know if you really need to. Sometimes some details are to blame, and sometimes the covering has simply had its day. The report sets out what we found, so you can make that decision with a roofer. 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 frequently 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 us in Shooter's Hill
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The address and postcode of the property
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What we can’t see
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
Flat roofs in Shooter's Hill
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. About 1.7 miles south-west lies Eltham Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Shooter's Hill has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, 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.
Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Shooter's Hill, along with any off-street space. If you look after a building like Shooters Hill Sixth Form College, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Shooter's Hill is about 1 mile south-west of Plumstead, in Greater London. Anywhere in Shooter's Hill, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Flat roof surveys in SE18, SE9 and DA16 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Brent Road, Dover Road and Kinlet Road. We also cover Kidbrooke (1 mile west), Well Hall (1 mile south-west), East Wickham (1 mile east), Avery Hill (1 mile south) and Plumstead (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover London (7 miles west), City of Westminster (10 miles west), Marylebone (10 miles west), Kensington (12 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (7 miles north-west).
Around Shooter's Hill
In Shooter's Hill, that means homes and buildings near The Bull Public House, Eaglesfield Park and Deansfield Primary School, among other places. The closest station to Shooter's Hill is Falconwood station, about 0.9 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Gallions Reach Shopping Park (2.9 miles north) and Greenwich Castle (3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and Birdbrook Road Nature Reserve.
Questions from Shooter's Hill
Do you carry out roof surveys in Shooter's Hill?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Shooter's Hill is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
How do I find out if my home in Shooter's Hill is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
What’s in the survey report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
We inspect from wherever is safe: on the roof where it’s safe, and from windows, nearby vantage points and inside. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.