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Flat roof survey in Wallend, Greater London
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? You can book a flat roof survey in Wallend and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Raised blisters across the surface
Roof by roof
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt roofs are common on older flats, walkways and commercial buildings. The survey checks for crazing, cracking, blistering and splits where the asphalt turns up the walls.
Rooflights and upstands
We do not walk on rooflights or fragile sheeting, and we treat older rooflights as fragile. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
About our flat roof survey in Wallend
A flat roof does not shed water the way a pitched roof does. Because rain sits on it for longer, a small split, an open seam or a blocked outlet matters more. We check the surface, the falls, the upstands and the edge trims, and we look for signs that water has reached the deck. The aim is to find problems before they show up as a stain on a ceiling. We’re frequently asked to look into a sagging deck under the covering and raised blisters across the surface, on EPDM rubber, single-ply membranes and mastic asphalt.
Across London, flat roofs are everywhere, from back additions and dormers to roof terraces, blocks of flats and offices. They’re covered in felt, asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass or single-ply membranes, and each fails in its own way. Which one is on a roof in Wallend shapes how it is checked. Many older flat roofs are felt or asphalt, and many newer ones EPDM rubber or GRP.
If any part of the flat roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Wallend (E6, IG11, E12)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Wallend
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.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Loose or cracked edge trims
Shop and office owners around Gallions Reach Shopping Park may find that a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks.
Before booking anyone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Are they insured for the work?
Why it’s worth a survey now in Wallend
Before replacing a flat roof, it is useful to know if you really need to. Sometimes a few details are to blame, and sometimes the covering has simply had its day. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. 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 alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before you book.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of what we found. It explains the covering, its condition and every defect, and what we recommend. 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.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
Flat roof surveys in Wallend: local notes
Outer London has lots of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. If your home in Wallend is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Historic houses such as Eastbury Manor House, about 1.5 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Wallend goes. 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.
Take a building like Nelson Primary School: a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. Landlords with a home close to Barking station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Wallend is about 1 mile west of Barking, in Greater London. We carry out flat roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Wallend and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Greater London. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Surveys in E6, IG11 and E12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Hall Road, Quay Road and Ascot Road and the roads around them. Wallend is on the A117, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include East Ham (1 mile south-west), Plashet (1 mile north-west), Upton Park (1 mile west), Manor Park (1 mile north) and Beckton (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles west), Kensington (12 miles west), St Pancras (8 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles west).
What’s near Wallend
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Dukes Head Public House, Tyndale Academy and Loxford Park, among other places. The closest station to Wallend is Barking station, about 0.9 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Gallions Reach Shopping Park (1.7 miles south-east) and Newham University Hospital (1.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Hollow Pond and Ripple Nature Reserve.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
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Wallend questions
Is my home in Wallend listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Wallend?
Normally it is manageable with a little notice. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we’ll work around them.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do you go up onto the roof?
We inspect from wherever is safe: on the roof where it’s safe, and from windows, nearby vantage points and inside. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Standing water a day or two after rain typically needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. We check each of these and record what we find.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when you book.
- 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.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.