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Staples Corner Flat Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in Staples Corner, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Outlets that hold water back
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Splits and cracks in the covering
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Which survey package you book
- House, block, shop or office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Anything about access we should know
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
About our flat roof survey in Staples Corner
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. Felt can blister and crack, asphalt can craze and split, EPDM seams and laps can lift, and GRP can crack where boards meet or at the trims. Single-ply PVC and TPO roofs are checked at their welds, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. We survey GRP fibreglass, mastic asphalt and EPDM rubber, and the problems we are asked to look at most are blisters and bubbles in the covering and pools of water lying on the roof.
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 converted house in Staples Corner, the roof above may belong to the building rather than one flat.
If any part of the flat roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Staples Corner (NW2, NW4, NW9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Staples Corner
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 business. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Staples Corner
- An independent look at the roof
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Staples Corner
Do you cover commercial flat roofs around Staples Corner?
Yes, commercial flat roofs are part of what we cover. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for the building.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Staples Corner?
Sometimes, yes. If Staples Corner has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer, and a driveway is even better.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it is agreed before booking.
How do I book a survey in Staples Corner?
Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Staples Corner
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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.
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What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. 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. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know as 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’s safe.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Where there is safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Advice
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
Common roof problems in Staples Corner
Ponding keeps the covering wet and wears it faster. Blocked outlets, poor falls and a sagging deck are the usual causes. Leaves and silt from nearby trees can soon choke an outlet.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Ponding water that does not drain away
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Staples Corner means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Flat and commercial roofs around Staples Corner
Within a mile and a half or so of Staples Corner there are several hotels. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. 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.
Take a building like Parkfield Primary School: schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Historic houses like Heath House, about 2.2 miles east, show how far back building around Staples Corner goes. If your home is older, its flat-roofed extension or dormer may be on its second or third covering.
Staples Corner is about 1 mile south of Hendon, in Greater London. We carry out flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Staples Corner and nearby. Staples Corner is one of the places in Greater London we cover. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in NW2, NW4 and NW9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Park Road, Humber Road and Oxgate Lane. If you are just outside Staples Corner, we cover Brent Cross (1 mile north-east), Dollis Hill (1 mile south-west), Hendon (1 mile north), The Hyde (1 mile north-west) and West Hendon (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover London (8 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south-east), Marylebone (5 miles south-east), Kensington (5 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Staples Corner
In Staples Corner, that means homes and buildings near Clarefield Park, Clarion and Woodfield School. Staples Corner has its own railway station: Brent Cross West station. Other landmarks nearby include St Andrew's Hospital (0.7 miles south) and Church Farmhouse Museum (1.3 miles north). Not far away are Westbere Copse and Darland's Lake.