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Flat Roof Survey in Summerstown
Flat roof surveys in Summerstown and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Leaks around rooflights
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
FAQs for Summerstown
Do you cover Summerstown?
Yes, Summerstown is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Summerstown?
It depends on the street. If Summerstown has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer, and a driveway is even better.
How do I book a survey in Summerstown?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
Felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes are all part of the work. The report names the covering and explains its condition.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
Asbestos testing isn’t part of our survey. Where a roof has materials that might contain asbestos, such as old cement sheeting, the report flags them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Flat roof survey in Summerstown
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can safely be seen: on the roof where it is safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. Where any area cannot be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so you know exactly what was covered. Common reasons to book are pools of water lying on the roof and outlets that hold water back, across mastic asphalt, upstands and outlets and felt flat roofs.
Offices, shops and blocks of flats across London often have large flat roofs with plant, rooflights and walkways. Each pipe, upstand and fixing through the covering is a possible weak point. In Summerstown, roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand. Rooflights, plant supports and pipe entries are common places for a membrane to fail.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Summerstown (SW17, SW18, SW19)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Rooflights and upstands
We don’t walk on rooflights or fragile sheeting, and we treat older rooflights as fragile. They’re inspected from safe positions and recorded with photographs.
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.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Summerstown
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Summerstown and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. 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 when you book.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We check the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Common roof problems in Summerstown
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.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Cracked or split membrane
- Blocked or damaged outlets
If you own a rental within reach of Earlsfield station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What follow-up you get after the report
Flat roof surveys around Summerstown
Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. If your home in Summerstown is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. The wider area around Summerstown has a long history of building, with Southside House about 2.4 miles south-west. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For a London address like Summerstown, it is useful to know about controlled parking before the day. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Southside Wandsworth, the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after.
Summerstown is about 1 mile north-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Summerstown can all book flat roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. London is in our area too.
Every address in SW17, SW18 and SW19 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Weir Road, Acuba Road and Mount Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Main roads around Summerstown include the A218, which makes travel easy. If you’re just outside Summerstown, we cover Earlsfield (1 mile north), Southfields (1 mile north), Tooting Bec (1 mile south-east), Tooting (1 mile south-east) and South Wimbledon (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles north-east), City of Westminster (6 miles north), Marylebone (6 miles north), Kensington (5 miles north), St Pancras (7 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-east).
What’s near Summerstown
Around Summerstown, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hillcroft School, Leather Bottle pub and King George's Park, among other places. The closest station to Summerstown is Earlsfield station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Southside Wandsworth (1.4 miles north) and St George's Hospital (0.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Summerstown includes Wandle Meadow Nature Park and Battersea Park Lake.
What affects the price in Summerstown
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to let us know when you get in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why it is worth a survey now in Summerstown
On a commercial building, a flat roof leak can disrupt tenants, staff and stock. A planned survey lets you budget for work rather than deal with an emergency around the people who use the building. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- PI and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%