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Flat Roof Survey in Teddington
Need a flat roof survey in Teddington? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Outlets that hold water back
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Splits, cracks and crazing
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Teddington
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats often sit under large flat roofs. On a roof like this, a survey shows where the covering is wearing, where water is ponding and which outlets need attention. We record the condition with photographs so work can be planned and budgeted. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. Common reasons to book are damaged trims at the roof edge and a sagging deck under the covering, across single-ply membranes, GRP fibreglass and upstands and outlets.
Offices, shops and blocks of flats across London frequently have large flat roofs with plant, rooflights and walkways. Every penetration and upstand is a place where a membrane can fail. For a building in Teddington, access is agreed with whoever manages the roof ahead of the visit. Rooflights, plant supports and pipe entries are common places for a membrane to fail.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Teddington (TW11, TW12, TW2, TW1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply membranes
Many offices, units and newer flats have a single-ply PVC or TPO roof. The survey looks at welded seams, edges, fixings and signs of damage.
EPDM rubber
Rubber roofs can shrink back from their edges or lift where the adhesive has failed. Any we find are noted and photographed.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Teddington
Strawberry Hill House, about 0.8 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Teddington. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Teddington has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use.
Hotels and guest houses near Teddington cannot easily close rooms for a leak, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Bentall Centre, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts.
Teddington is about 5 miles west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Teddington is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Greater London coverage includes Teddington. There is also a page for London.
Flat roof surveys in TW11, TW12, TW2 and TW1 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Station Road, High Street and Church Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Being close to the A311 and A313, Teddington is simple for us to get to for flat roof surveys. If you are just outside Teddington, we cover Strawberry Hill (1 mile north), Fulwell (1 mile north-west), Hampton Hill (1 mile west), Ham (1 mile north-east) and Eel Pie Island (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles north-east), City of Westminster (10 miles north-east), Marylebone (10 miles north-east), Kensington (8 miles north-east), St Pancras (12 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Teddington
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bushy Park, Turing House School and Newland House School and the streets around them. Teddington has its own railway station: Teddington station. Well-known places in the area include Teddington Memorial Hospital (under half a mile west) and Eel Pie Island Museum (1.5 miles north). Open spaces near Teddington include Ham Lands and Kew Gardens Lake.
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- 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.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Teddington
Flat roofs often get walked on for other jobs: cleaning windows, fitting aerials or air conditioning, or clearing gutters. A covering that wasn’t designed for foot traffic can crack or puncture. Fixings added through the covering frequently start leaks too.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
If you live in an older home near Christ Church, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What follow-up you get after the report
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Teddington
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Teddington?
It can be, so it’s useful to let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space as you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Do you cover commercial flat roofs around Teddington?
Yes. As well as homes, we check flat roofs on offices, hotels, blocks of flats and commercial units. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for the building, and roof access is agreed with you ahead of the visit.
What does the report include?
A photo-illustrated written report, explaining the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How much is a survey?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Places near Teddington
What else we do in Teddington
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a flat roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
Many people send the report to two or three roofers for quotes. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. It’s your choice who carries out the work and when.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.