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Tottenham Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys in Tottenham, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Cracked or split membrane
Flat roof survey in Tottenham: what you get
If the house you’re buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it is worth knowing its condition before exchange. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP often last longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with photos of each. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. We survey EPDM rubber, felt flat roofs and single-ply membranes, and common reasons people get in touch are splits and cracks in the covering and gaps at upstands and abutments.
Commercial and residential blocks across London frequently have big flat roofs with plant, rooflights and access walkways. Every penetration and upstand is a place where a membrane can fail. In Tottenham, roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand. Plant bases, rooflights and cable entries are all places where water can get in.
If any part of the flat roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Tottenham (N17, N15, N18)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Tottenham property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
Once we’ve 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.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. A flat roof that is looked after between surveys normally lasts longer.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Tottenham
If you are buying, find out about the flat roof before you exchange. After that, the cost of any work is yours. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- PI and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What we can’t see
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the flat roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In a London conversion, the way into the roof space is frequently from a communal landing or the top flat. Where that is the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Otherwise, the visit in Tottenham runs like any other.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Your questions about flat roof surveys in Tottenham
Do you carry out roof surveys in Tottenham?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tottenham?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
We check the whole roof, since water can travel before it shows inside. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. If the cause can’t be seen, we’ll say so and suggest what would help.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
What’s in the survey report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
Local flat roofs in Tottenham
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. About 0.3 miles west lies Bruce Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Tottenham has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Bruce Grove station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Tottenham is about 6 miles north-east of Marylebone, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Tottenham can all book flat roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Greater London coverage includes Tottenham and the places around it. You can also see our page for London.
We cover every part of the N17, N15 and N18 postcode area for flat roof surveys. We cover properties on New Road, High Road and Reed Road. Tottenham sits on or near the A10, so getting to you is simple. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Broadwater Farm (1 mile west), Tottenham Hale (1 mile south-east), Tottenham Green (1 mile south), South Tottenham (1 mile south) and Seven Sisters (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover London (7 miles south), City of Westminster (7 miles south-west), Marylebone (6 miles south-west), Kensington (9 miles south-west), St Pancras (5 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles south).
Around Tottenham
In Tottenham, that means homes and buildings near Bruce Castle Park, The John Loughborough School and Northumberland Park Community School and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Tottenham itself: Bruce Grove station. Other landmarks nearby include North Middlesex University Hospital (1.1 miles north) and Markfield Beam Engine and Museum (1.1 miles south). The countryside around Tottenham includes Highgate Hill and Railway Fields.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Tottenham
Many flat roof problems start at the details rather than the main surface. Upstands, edge trims, outlets and the kerbs around rooflights move and weather differently from the rest of the roof. If they were rushed when the roof was laid, they’re often the first things to fail.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Tottenham.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Is VAT included in the price?
Prices for flat roof surveys in Tottenham
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- House, block, shop or office
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- When you need the report by
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What made you get in touch
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.