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Temple Bar Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys around Temple Bar, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Loose or cracked edge trims
Landlords, agents and block managers in Temple Bar
Landlords, agents and building managers in Temple Bar and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the flat roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Flat roof survey in Temple Bar: what you get
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. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. If you are worried about standing water left after rain and failed seals around rooflight kerbs, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Offices, shops and blocks of flats across London often have large flat roofs with plant, rooflights and walkways. Every penetration and upstand is a place where a membrane can fail. In Temple Bar, 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.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Temple Bar (WC2B, WC2E, EC1N)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. You will spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
How we price flat roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Which survey package you book
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The property’s address and postcode
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A small split in a flat roof is usually a modest job when it is found early. Leave it, and water can get into the insulation and deck, which can turn a patch into a replacement. A survey now shows which you’re dealing with. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly, rather than in a rush after a leak.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Temple Bar
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 20+ years’ experience
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when booking.
- 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.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Related advice
What a flat roof survey looks like in Temple Bar
There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Temple Bar. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use. About 0.2 miles north-east lies Dr Johnson's House, a reminder of how long the area around Temple Bar has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you run a business near Gabriel's Wharf, flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Temple Bar means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Temple Bar is about 1 mile south of St Pancras, in Greater London. If you’re in Temple Bar, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Greater London, we cover Temple Bar and the places around it.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: WC2B, WC2E and EC1N. Local streets include Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square, all of which we cover. With the A4 and A40 close by, Temple Bar is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Temple (1 mile south), Clare Market (1 mile west), Aldwych (1 mile west), Blackfriars (1 mile east) and Covent Garden (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
Local landmarks in Temple Bar
Around Temple Bar, our work takes us to homes and buildings near British Library of Political and Economic Science, Mercers' School and London Nautical School, among other places. Other local landmarks include Lincoln's Inn Fields (within half a mile north-west) and Queen's Head Tavern (within half a mile north-east). There’s a railway station in Temple Bar itself: City Thameslink station. Other landmarks nearby include Montfichet's Tower (0.5 miles east) and Twinings Museum (less than half a mile south-west). For a walk, there’s Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
When to book a survey in Temple Bar
The details are often where a flat roof lets go first. Upstands, edge trims, outlets and the kerbs around rooflights move and weather differently from the rest of the roof. Where they weren’t finished well, they tend to fail before anything else.
Common reasons to book include:
- Leaks around rooflights
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Cracked or split membrane
If you look after a building such as St Clement Danes CofE Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Before you book anyone
- What exactly goes into their report
- What experience they bring
- Whether VAT is added on top
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Temple Bar questions
Do you cover commercial flat roofs around Temple Bar?
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.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Temple Bar?
Parking in Temple Bar, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How quickly is the report sent?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Do you work in Temple Bar?
Yes. We carry out flat roof surveys in Temple Bar, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.