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Flat roof survey in Upton, Greater London
Flat roof surveys across Upton, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Pools of water lying on the roof
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. The survey normally takes an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. From the street, a London terrace normally shows only its front slope or parapet, so in Upton we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. If other people live in the building, tell us who can let us into the shared parts.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it is safe to do so.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Upton
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. Felt can blister and crack, asphalt can craze and split, EPDM seams and laps can lift, and GRP can crack where boards meet or at the trims. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. If you’re worried about standing water left after rain and outlets choked with leaves and silt, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Water getting through a flat roof in London can travel under the covering and appear some way from the hole. Outlets, upstands against parapet walls and joins with the main roof are frequent culprits. In a block or conversion in Upton, the flat roof is often a shared part of the building.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Upton (DA6, DA7, DA16)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Upton?
Flat roofs take the full force of the weather on a surface that drains slowly. Over the years, coverings harden, crack and start to come away at the edges. Most people book a survey after a leak, before buying, or when they think the roof is getting old.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- A sagging deck under the covering
If you let a flat or house near Bexleyheath station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Before booking anyone
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Will the report include photos?
- What the survey will not cover
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Why it’s worth a survey now in Upton
Before replacing a flat roof, it’s useful to know if you really need to. Sometimes some details are to blame, and sometimes the covering has simply had its day. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys on any day of the week
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Roof by roof
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes can be damaged by foot traffic and equipment on the roof. Any tears, punctures or loose membrane are recorded with photos.
EPDM rubber
An EPDM rubber roof is typically one large sheet, bonded to the deck. The survey looks at laps, edge trims, corners and signs of puncture.
Questions from Upton
How do I find out if my home in Upton is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Upton?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Upton is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
We do not test for asbestos. Where a roof has materials that might contain asbestos, like old cement sheeting, the report flags them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. We look closely at the flat roof rather than the whole building. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one, and structural calculations need a structural engineer.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. Offices, units, shops and blocks of flats are all part of our work. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Flat roofs in Upton
Outer London has plenty of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Historic houses such as Red House, about 0.3 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Upton goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Upland Primary School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Upton.
Upton is about 1 mile east of Welling, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Upton can all book flat roof surveys. Upton is one of the places in Greater London where we work for flat roof surveys. You can also see our page for London.
Flat roof surveys in DA6, DA7 and DA16 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Lion Road, Upton Road and Freta Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Upton: Bexleyheath (1 mile east), Crook Log (1 mile west), Blendon (1 mile south-west), Bexley (1 mile south) and Welling (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover London (10 miles west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles west), Kensington (15 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Upton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Catherine's Catholic School, Danson Park and Bexleyheath Academy and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Upton itself: Bexleyheath station. Nearby you’ll also find Bexley Hospital (within half a mile south-west) and Broadway Shopping Centre (0.5 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Summer Hill and Wansunt Pit.
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.