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Flat roof survey in Strand-on-the-Green, Greater London
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? You can book a flat roof survey in Strand-on-the-Green and across Greater London.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Splits and cracks in the covering
About our flat roof survey in Strand-on-the-Green
A flat roof does not shed water the way a pitched roof does. 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. The aim is to find problems before they show up as a stain on a ceiling. We survey EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes, and common reasons people get in touch are blisters and bubbles in the covering and blocked or damaged outlets.
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 Strand-on-the-Green, 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.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Strand-on-the-Green (W4, TW9, TW8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Strand-on-the-Green
People go onto flat roofs for all sorts of reasons: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. Each visit can damage a covering not made for regular foot traffic. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Outlets that hold water back
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Paul's Church, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How big the roof is
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Questions from Strand-on-the-Green
Is my home in Strand-on-the-Green listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do you cover commercial flat roofs around Strand-on-the-Green?
Yes, commercial flat roofs are part of what we cover. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for the building, and roof access is agreed with you before the visit.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What happens next?
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.
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Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Strand-on-the-Green
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photographs.
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. From the street, a London terrace normally shows only its front slope or parapet, so in Strand-on-the-Green we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. If other people live in the building, tell us who can let us into the shared parts.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking 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
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Why act early in Strand-on-the-Green
By the time a flat roof leak shows indoors, water has already passed through the roof build-up. A survey can find worn areas and failing details before that point, while there’s still time to plan the work. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. That’s a good reason to find problems early, while there’s time to plan.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why book us in Strand-on-the-Green
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A report with photos
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Flat roofs in Strand-on-the-Green
Strand-on-the-Green has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use. The wider area around Strand-on-the-Green has a long history of building, with Kew Palace about 0.7 miles west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For hotels and guest houses around Strand-on-the-Green, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Strand-on-the-Green Infant and Nursery School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Strand-on-the-Green is about 2 miles south of Acton, in Greater London. We carry out flat roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Strand-on-the-Green and the surrounding area. Strand-on-the-Green is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work. London is in our area too.
Flat roof surveys in W4, TW9 and TW8 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Kew Road, Maze Road and Kent Road, all of which we cover. You will find Strand-on-the-Green on the A3000, so it is easy for us to get to. We also cover Kew (1 mile south), Grove Park (1 mile east), Gunnersbury (1 mile north), North Sheen (1 mile south) and Turnham Green (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (8 miles east), City of Westminster (6 miles east), Marylebone (6 miles east), Kensington (3 miles east), St Pancras (7 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles east).
Around Strand-on-the-Green
In Strand-on-the-Green, that means homes and buildings near Chiswick School, Kew Green and Bull's Head pub, among other places. Also close by are Library for Iranian Studies (1.6 miles north) and Kew College Prep (within half a mile south-west). The closest station to Strand-on-the-Green is Chiswick station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Livat Hammersmith (2.2 miles east) and Barnes Hospital (1.5 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Richmond Hill and Kew Gardens Lake.