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Flat roof survey in Temple, Greater London
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Temple from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
Flat and commercial roofs around Temple
With Dr Johnson's House about 0.2 miles north-east, Temple 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Temple, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, frequently have flat roofs. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use.
Shop and office owners around Gabriel's Wharf may find that outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts. For hotels and guest houses around Temple, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Temple is about 1 mile south of St Pancras, in Greater London. We provide flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Temple and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Greater London.
Every address in SE1, WC2H and WC2B is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square. You’ll find Temple on the A4 and A40, which makes it simple to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Temple Bar (1 mile north), Blackfriars (1 mile east), Aldwych (1 mile west), Clare Market (1 mile north-west) and Covent Garden (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
Landmarks near Temple
Around Temple, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Mary-at-Hill, Garden Bridge and London Nautical School, among other places. Also close by are The Devereux pub (within half a mile north-west), British Library of Political and Economic Science (within half a mile north-west) and Mercers' School (under half a mile north). There’s a railway station in Temple itself: London Blackfriars station. A little further out are Gabriel's Wharf (less than half a mile south-east) and Montfichet's Tower (under half a mile east). The countryside around Temple includes Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
Flat roof survey in Temple: what you get
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can be seen safely: from the roof itself where that is safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there is access. We do not walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. Where any area cannot be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so you know exactly what was covered. Typical surveys look at standing water left after rain and a sagging deck under the covering, on single-ply membranes, upstands and outlets and mastic asphalt.
London has a lot of flat roofs: rear additions, dormers, roof terraces and the roofs of blocks and offices. They’re covered in felt, asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass or single-ply membranes, each with its own weak points. Which one is on a roof in Temple shapes how it’s checked. Older flat roofs are frequently felt or asphalt, newer ones rubber or GRP.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Temple (SE1, WC2H, WC2B)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What this survey cannot tell you
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Temple
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
Why get it checked now?
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. Most often it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and each wet season wears the covering further. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is often older than it looks.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Temple
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Clear package prices, including VAT
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. On timing, it normally takes an hour or two at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In Temple, as in much of London, plenty of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so the back of the roof is frequently seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, tell us when you book.
- 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.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Questions from Temple
Do you cover commercial flat roofs around Temple?
Yes, we cover commercial roofs as well as homes. Roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Temple?
It can be, so it is useful to let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when booking. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
What’s in the survey report?
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.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Common roof problems in Temple
Buyers often book after their home survey suggests a closer look at a flat roof. Owners and managing agents use a survey to plan upkeep, or ahead of a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photographs.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
Anyone responsible for a site like St Clement Danes CofE Primary School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Before booking anyone
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their insurance cover
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply membranes
Plant, fixings and foot traffic can all damage a single-ply roof. We note any punctures, tears and loose areas we can see.
GRP fibreglass
Movement in the deck or a thin layer of resin can lead to cracks in GRP. Our report notes cracks and any sign that the deck is flexing.
What affects the price in Temple
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- House, block, shop or office
- Roof area
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Anything about access we should know
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Temple, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.