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Flat roof survey in Silvertown, Greater London
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Silvertown. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Blocked or damaged outlets
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Silvertown
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. Built-up felt tends to blister and crack, asphalt crazes and splits, EPDM can lift at its laps, and GRP can crack at board joints and edge trims. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. We survey mastic asphalt, felt flat roofs and upstands and outlets, and people most often book us about blisters and bubbles in the covering and cracked or split membrane.
London has a lot of flat roofs: rear additions, dormers, roof terraces and the roofs of blocks and offices. They’re covered in felt, asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass or single-ply membranes, each with its own weak points. Which one is on a roof in Silvertown shapes how it is checked. Many older flat roofs are felt or asphalt, and many newer ones EPDM rubber or GRP.
If any part of the flat roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Silvertown (E16, SE10, SE7)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Silvertown
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the flat roof, useful for planning maintenance.
What affects the price in Silvertown
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The address and postcode of the property
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- When you need the report by
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey typically takes an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is frequently seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know when you book.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that is safe.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before replacing a flat roof, it’s useful to know if you really need to. At times the trouble is a handful of failed details, and at times the whole covering is worn. The report sets out what we found, so you can make that decision with a roofer. In Silvertown, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Silvertown
- PI and public liability insurance
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
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FAQs for Silvertown
Do you cover commercial flat roofs around Silvertown?
Yes, commercial buildings, hotels included, are part of the work. Roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Silvertown?
It rarely stops a survey, but it’s worth planning. Let us know what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Do you work in Silvertown?
Yes. We carry out flat roof surveys in Silvertown, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Flat roof surveys around Silvertown
Queen's House, about 1.9 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Silvertown. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Silvertown. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use.
Take an older house close to St Barnabas' Church: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. If you look after a building like Britannia Village Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you own a rental within reach of Custom House station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Silvertown is about 1 mile south of Canning Town, in Greater London. Whether the building in Silvertown is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of E16, SE10 and SE7 is covered for flat roof surveys. Streets in the area include Booth Road, Thames Road and Knights Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include West Silvertown (1 mile north-west), Custom House (1 mile north), Royal Docks (1 mile north-east), Canning Town (1 mile north) and Limmo Peninsula (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Local landmarks in Silvertown
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Anchor & Hope pub, Thames Barrier Park and The Royal Docks Community School. Silvertown’s nearest station is Custom House station, roughly 0.7 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Charlton Athletic Museum (1 mile south) and Gallions Reach Shopping Park (2.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Tower Hill and Gilbert's Pit.