Greater London · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Temple Fortune
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out flat roof surveys in Temple Fortune.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Leaks around rooflights
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
About our flat roof survey in Temple Fortune
Ponding is often the first sign that something on a flat roof is not right. It can mean the falls were never right, an outlet is blocked or the deck has started to sag. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. If you are worried about splits, cracks and crazing and leaks around rooflights, we can find out what’s behind it, on mastic asphalt, single-ply membranes and EPDM rubber alike.
Across London, flat roofs are everywhere, from back additions and dormers to roof terraces, blocks of flats and offices. They’re covered in felt, asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass or single-ply membranes, and each fails in its own way. Which one is on a roof in Temple Fortune shapes how it is checked. Older flat roofs are often felt or asphalt, newer ones rubber or GRP.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Temple Fortune (NW11, NW4, N3)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass
A well-laid GRP roof often lasts up to about 30 years. Cracking where boards meet or where the deck moves is a common early sign of trouble.
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Temple Fortune
Letting agents and landlords in Temple Fortune book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Also near Temple Fortune
Also in Temple Fortune
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. From the street, a London terrace typically shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in Temple Fortune moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Let us know who holds the keys.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Temple Fortune
Is my home in Temple Fortune listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Temple Fortune, like hotels?
Yes, commercial buildings, hotels included, are part of the work. Access to the roof is sorted out with whoever manages the building before the day.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on any day of the week.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll get the report by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
If you are buying, the report gives you something specific to take back to the seller or agent. You might ask for work to be done before completion, or discuss the price, depending on the findings.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, particularly after the leaves fall. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
Local flat roofs in Temple Fortune
With Heath Hall about 1.3 miles east, Temple Fortune sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If you own a rental within reach of Brent Cross West station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Anyone responsible for a site like Garden Suburb Infant School will know that a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. Hotels and guest houses near Temple Fortune can’t easily close rooms for a leak.
Temple Fortune is about 1 mile south-west of Finchley, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Temple Fortune and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and the South East. Temple Fortune is one of the places in Greater London we cover. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: NW11, NW4 and N3. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Hoop Lane, Bridge Lane and Limes Avenue or a nearby road, we can survey it. Being close to the A598, Temple Fortune is simple for us to get to for flat roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Golders Green (1 mile south), Hampstead Garden Suburb (1 mile east), East Finchley (1 mile north-east), North End (1 mile south-east) and Childs Hill (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south-east), Marylebone (5 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (5 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-east).
What’s near Temple Fortune
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Henrietta Barnett School, The King Alfred School and Princes Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Brent Cross West station, roughly 1.5 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Highgate Private Hospital (1.9 miles east) and Jewish Museum - Finchley (1 mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
What a flat roof survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt