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Tyburn Flat Roof Survey
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Tyburn, with photos and a written report.
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Leaks around rooflights
Common roof problems in Tyburn
The surface of a flat roof heats up and cools down far more than the rooms below. This constant movement works at laps, seams and board joints, and in time it can open up splits and cracks. Older coverings that have lost their flexibility are the most likely to suffer.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cracked or split membrane
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
If you look after a building such as Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- When you’ll get the report
- What exactly goes into their report
Flat roof survey in Tyburn: 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. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. 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. We survey GRP fibreglass, single-ply membranes and EPDM rubber, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps at upstands and abutments and a sagging deck under the covering.
Water getting through a flat roof in London can travel under the covering and appear some way from the hole. Upstands against parapets, outlets and the edge where flat meets pitched are common entry points. In a converted house in Tyburn, the roof above may belong to the building rather than one flat.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Tyburn (W1H, W1U, W1K)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass
A GRP fibreglass roof is a hard, resin-bonded surface over a timber deck. The survey checks for cracking at board joints, at the edge trims and where the roof meets walls.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply PVC and TPO membranes are common on commercial roofs and newer buildings. We check the welded laps, the edges, the fixings and any punctures.
What a flat roof survey does not cover
A survey is a close look at the flat roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Tyburn
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
You can use the report to ask roofers to quote for the same work. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare. You stay in control of who does the work and when.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. Water that can drain away does far less harm than water that sits.
Flat roof surveys in Tyburn: local notes
With Handel Hendrix House about 0.8 miles east, Tyburn sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Tyburn has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half, and like offices and blocks, hotels often sit under 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 Harrods may find that outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts. If you own a rental within reach of London Paddington station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Tyburn is about 1 mile west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Tyburn and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small.
We work across the W1H, W1U and W1K postcode area for flat roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Sussex Square, Oxford Square and Bayswater Road. Tyburn sits on or near the A4209, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Tyburn include Connaught Village (1 mile north-west), Hyde Park Estate (1 mile north-west), Paddington (1 mile north-west), City of Westminster (1 mile east) and Paddington Green (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (3 miles east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles north-east), Whitechapel (4 miles east) and Hampstead (3 miles north).
Local landmarks in Tyburn
In Tyburn, that means homes and buildings near Ark King Solomon Academy, Royal Society of Medicine Library and Duke Of Kendal pub. Other local landmarks include International Community School (under half a mile north-west) and Hyde Park (under half a mile south). The nearest railway station is London Paddington station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west. A little further out are Dunhill Museum & Archive (0.6 miles north-east) and Harrods (0.9 miles south). Not far away are Greville Place nature reserve and Campden Hill.
What happens on the day
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes an hour or two for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. From the street, a London terrace usually shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in Tyburn 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.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Common questions in Tyburn
Is parking a problem for a survey in Tyburn?
It rarely stops a survey, but it is worth planning. Let us know what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Tyburn, like hotels?
Yes, commercial flat roofs are part of what we cover. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for the building, and roof access is agreed with you ahead of the visit.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We will confirm the timing when you book.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How big the roof is
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Height and safe access
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.