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South Ealing Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in South Ealing. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Splits, cracks and crazing
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How a flat roof survey works in South Ealing
Flat roofs deal with rain in a very different way from pitched ones. Because rain sits on it for longer, a small split, an open seam or a blocked outlet matters more. We check the surface, the falls, the upstands and the edge trims, and we note any sign that the deck below has got wet. That way, defects are found before they reach the room below. Common reasons to book are loose or cracked edge trims and raised blisters across the surface, across GRP fibreglass, felt flat roofs and single-ply membranes.
Across London, flat roofs are everywhere, from back additions and dormers to roof terraces, blocks of flats and offices. Coverings range from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes, and each fails in its own way. In South Ealing, as anywhere in London, the right approach depends on what the roof is made of. Many older flat roofs are felt or asphalt, and many newer ones EPDM rubber or GRP.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- South Ealing (W5, W13, TW8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price flat roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- House, block, shop or office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The size of the roof
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What made you get in touch
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photographs.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Flat and commercial roofs around South Ealing
Historic houses like Gunnersbury Park, about 0.7 miles east, show how far back building in the area around South Ealing goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older 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.
For landlords with property near Brentford station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. For businesses in and around places such as Treaty Centre, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts.
South Ealing is about 1 mile south of Ealing, in Greater London. Anywhere in South Ealing, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Greater London, we cover South Ealing and the places around it. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Flat roof surveys in W5, W13 and TW8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets like South Road, Elers Road and Carew Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around South Ealing: Ealing (1 mile north), Hanwell (1 mile north-west), West Ealing (2 miles west), Pitshanger (2 miles north) and Brentham Garden Suburb (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles east), City of Westminster (7 miles east), Marylebone (7 miles east), Kensington (5 miles east), St Pancras (8 miles east) and Shoreditch (10 miles east).
Near you in South Ealing
Typical jobs here are in homes near Lammas Park, Ealing Independent College and Ealing Park Tavern. You will also find Library for Iranian Studies (1.4 miles east) and Great Ealing School (within half a mile north). The closest station to South Ealing is Brentford station, roughly 0.9 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Gunnersbury Park House - Large Mansion (0.9 miles east) and Ealing Hospital (1.7 miles west). Not far away are Kew Gardens Lake and Castlebar Hill.
Places near South Ealing
Also in South Ealing
What we’re asked to look at in South Ealing
A buyer’s general survey frequently recommends 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 photos.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Are they insured for the work?
- Will the report include photos?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
Common questions in South Ealing
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in South Ealing?
Normally it’s manageable with a little notice. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we’ll work around them.
Do you cover commercial flat roofs around South Ealing?
Yes, commercial flat roofs are part of what we cover. For a bigger roof, you’ll get a quote based on the building.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. You will then get the report by email.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
What do I do with the report?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In South Ealing, as in much of London, plenty of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when booking.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there’s access.
- 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 the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.