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Southall Flat Roof Survey
Need a flat roof survey in Southall? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Leaks around rooflights
- Cracked or split membrane
- Upstands pulling away from walls
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The roof’s overall size
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Southall
A flat roof survey looks at the covering, the edges, the outlets and the details where the roof meets walls and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. We survey EPDM rubber, upstands and outlets and felt flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are a sagging deck under the covering and cracked or split membrane.
Water getting through a flat roof in London can travel under the covering and appear some way from the hole. Outlets, upstands against parapet walls and joins with the main roof are frequent culprits. In a converted house in Southall, the roof above may belong to the building rather than one flat.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Southall (UB2, UB1, UB6, W7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat and commercial roofs around Southall
Outer London has plenty 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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. Historic houses like Osterley House, about 1.7 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Southall goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For a London address like Southall, it’s useful to know about controlled parking before the day, along with any off-street space. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Saint John, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Southall is about 3 miles west of Ealing, in Greater London. Roofs in Southall get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. Our Greater London coverage includes Southall and the places around it. You can also see our page for London.
Here we cover the UB2, UB1, UB6 and W7 postcode area for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Uxbridge Road High Street, Emerald Square and Randolph Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Dormers Wells (1 mile north-east), West Ealing (2 miles east), Yeading (2 miles north), Yiewsley (2 miles north) and Hanwell (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (12 miles east), City of Westminster (10 miles east), Marylebone (10 miles east), Kensington (8 miles east), St Pancras (11 miles east) and Shoreditch (13 miles east).
Near you in Southall
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Minet Country Park, Glassy Junction pub and Villiers High School. There is a railway station in Southall itself: Southall station. Well-known places in the area include Treaty Centre (2.8 miles south) and Museum of Army Music (3.8 miles south). Open spaces near Southall include Northala Fields and Middle Lake.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Southall?
Many flat roof problems start at the details rather than the main surface. Upstands, trims, outlets and rooflight kerbs each move and weather in their own way. If they were rushed when the roof was laid, they’re frequently the first things to fail.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Cracked or split membrane
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Raised blisters across the surface
If you let a flat or house near Southall station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
Southall: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Southall is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Southall?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when you book. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Southall?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it is agreed before booking.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents as you book.
- 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.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.