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Sipson Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Sipson and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Sipson
Water through a flat roof doesn’t always come in where the stain is. It may start at a split, a lifted seam or a failed upstand well away from the damp patch. Our survey covers the whole roof, not just the part above the mark, and photograph anything that could let water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. If you are worried about damaged trims at the roof edge and gaps at upstands and abutments, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
On a London roof terrace or a flat roof over a back addition, water often runs under the covering before it shows. Upstands against parapets, outlets and the edge where flat meets pitched are common entry points. In a block or conversion in Sipson, the flat roof is often a shared part of the building.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Sipson (UB7, UB3)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Sipson property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Book a survey every few years
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It’s useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
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.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. In a London conversion, the way into the roof space is often from a communal landing or the top flat. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We check the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Sipson
A leak over an office, shop or unit can affect the people and stock underneath. Surveying the roof in good time means work can be planned and budgeted around the people who use the building. In Sipson, 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. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- A written report with photos
- PI and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber
EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years, but it relies on its seams, trims and upstands being well finished. Those details are where we focus.
Felt and built-up roofs
Built-up felt is one of the most common flat roof coverings on extensions, garages and dormers. The survey checks for blisters, cracks, open laps and bare patches where the surfacing has worn.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Sipson
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How big the roof is
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
All our prices include VAT. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
What to tell us when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Questions from Sipson
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near Sipson?
Yes. As well as homes, we check flat roofs on offices, hotels, blocks of flats and commercial units. For a bigger roof, you will get a quote based on the building.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Sipson?
It depends on the street. If Sipson has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer.
What does a roof survey cost?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
What’s in the report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Sipson
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. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Osterley House, about 4.3 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Sipson. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Christ Church, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. For landlords with property near West Drayton station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. If you look after a building such as Cherry Lane Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Sipson is about 1 mile south-east of West Drayton, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Sipson and the rest of Greater London. Our Greater London coverage includes Sipson and the places around it. We also survey roofs in London.
Every address in UB7 and UB3 is covered for flat roof surveys. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on East Road, Sipson Lane and Sipson Road. Other places close to Sipson include Harlington (1 mile south-east), Harmondsworth (1 mile south-west), Heathrow (2 miles south), Cranford (2 miles south-east) and Longford (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (15 miles east), City of Westminster (13 miles east), Marylebone (13 miles east), Kensington (11 miles east), St Pancras (14 miles east) and Hampstead (12 miles east).
Near you in Sipson
Around Sipson, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Lake Farm Country Park, Harlington Community School and The Plough pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is West Drayton station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Chimes (3.7 miles north) and Harlington (under half a mile south). Open spaces near Sipson include Northala Fields and Crane Meadows.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Sipson
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.