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Flat Roof Survey in Upper Edmonton
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Upper Edmonton, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Outlets that hold water back
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Splits, cracks and crazing
Flat roof survey in Upper Edmonton
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. The survey notes any ponding, the state of each outlet and any dips that hint at a sagging deck. If the deck itself looks like a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. If you’ve noticed a sagging deck under the covering and failed seals around rooflight kerbs, we can find out what’s behind it.
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, and each fails in its own way. In Upper Edmonton, as anywhere in London, the right approach depends on what the roof is made of. Older flat roofs are often felt or asphalt, newer ones rubber or GRP.
If any part of the flat roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Upper Edmonton (N18, N9, N17)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Which survey package you book
- The shape of the roof and its details
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- The property’s address and postcode
- Anything about access we should know
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Upper Edmonton
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
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Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of what we found. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Turnaround is within 48 hours for a Basic Survey, 24 to 48 hours for a Standard Survey and the same day for a Premium Survey.
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 Upper Edmonton
Historic houses like Bruce Castle, about 1.1 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Upper Edmonton goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Outer London has plenty of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Take an older house close to St Mary's Church: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. For a London address like Upper Edmonton, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day, along with any off-street space. If you let a flat or house near Silver Street station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Upper Edmonton is about 1 mile south of Edmonton, in Greater London. We cover Upper Edmonton and the rest of Greater London. Our Greater London coverage includes Upper Edmonton and the places around it. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in N18, N9 and N17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Bull Lane, Park Lane and York Road, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Northumberland Park (1 mile south-east), Edmonton (1 mile north), Picketts Lock (2 miles north-east), South Chingford (2 miles east) and Winchmore Hill (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles south), City of Westminster (8 miles south-west), Marylebone (8 miles south-west), Kensington (10 miles south-west), St Pancras (6 miles south) and Shoreditch (6 miles south).
Landmarks near Upper Edmonton
In Upper Edmonton, that means homes and buildings near Pymmes Park, Tottenham University Technical College and London Academy of Excellence Tottenham, among other places. Upper Edmonton has its own railway station: Silver Street station. A little further out are North Middlesex University Hospital (within half a mile west) and Broomfield House Museum (2.2 miles west). Open spaces near Upper Edmonton include Pole Hill and Highams Park Lake.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In Upper Edmonton, as in much of London, lots of properties are flats or terraces without 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.
- 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’s access.
- 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 the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply membranes
On single-ply roofs, the welds between sheets are the key detail. We look at seams, corners and the joints around outlets and upstands.
GRP fibreglass
A GRP fibreglass roof is a hard, resin-bonded surface over a timber deck. We look for cracks at board joints, around trims and at upstands.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Upper Edmonton
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Upper Edmonton?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Upper Edmonton?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available when booking.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. A commercial roof typically takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it is large or complex, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or email us.