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Flat roof survey in Wallington, Greater London
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you spend money on it. We carry out flat roof surveys in Wallington, with photos and a clear written report.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Upstands pulling away from walls
Landlords, agents and block managers in Wallington
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photographs.
Flat roof survey in Wallington: 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. Typical surveys look at outlets that hold water back and blistering in felt or asphalt, across felt flat roofs, single-ply membranes and mastic asphalt.
Offices, shops and blocks of flats across London often have large flat roofs with plant, rooflights and walkways. Every penetration and upstand is a place where a membrane can fail. For a building in Wallington, access is agreed with whoever manages the roof before the visit. Rooflights, plant supports and pipe entries are common places for a membrane to fail.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Wallington (SM6, SM5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, it usually takes between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Surveys in Wallington can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is frequently by permit or pay-and-display, so it is useful to know what’s near you, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they frequently give the best view of a rear addition.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Booking a survey
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Wallington, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of what we found. It explains the covering, its condition and every defect, and what we recommend. 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. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.
Different roofs, different checks
Rooflights and upstands
The joins around rooflights and at upstands are common leak points. We check the seals and the covering around each one.
Mastic asphalt
Older asphalt can become brittle and crack as the roof moves. The report shows where it’s cracking and how far it seems to extend.
Flat roof surveys in Wallington: local notes
Historic houses like Nonsuch Mansion, about 3.4 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Wallington 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 lots of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you look after a building like Holy Trinity CofE Junior School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Trinity: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Wallington is about 2 miles west of Croydon, in Greater London. In Wallington, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Greater London coverage includes Wallington and the places around it. London is in our area too.
Surveys in SM6 and SM5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Wallington Square, London Road and Maldon Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Wallington sits on or near the A237 and B271, so getting to you is simple. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Bandonhill (1 mile east), Carshalton (1 mile west), Beddington (1 mile north-east), The Wrythe (1 mile north-west) and Roundshaw (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (12 miles north).
What’s near Wallington
Around Wallington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Carshalton Park, Dukes Head Public House and Wallington County Grammar School. There is a railway station in Wallington itself: Wallington station. A little further out are Honeywood Museum (0.6 miles west) and Centrale Croydon (2.2 miles east). Not far away are Sutton Ecology Centre Grounds and Duppas Hill.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Wallington?
A flat roof lies open to sun, rain and frost, and water drains off it slowly. In time, the covering dries out, cracks and loosens at its edges and laps. People normally call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Splits, cracks and crazing
For a London address like Wallington, it is useful to know about controlled parking before the day, along with any off-street space.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What happens after the report arrives
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Wallington
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Wallington?
It depends on the street. If Wallington has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer, and a driveway is even better.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Wallington?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Wallington as anywhere else.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
How quickly is the report sent?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. The report is sent afterwards by email.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
Where it is safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. If not, we use safe viewpoints and look inside, and we note any area we couldn’t see. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
How we price flat roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- How big the roof is
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.