Greater London · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in West Ham, Greater London
Need a flat roof survey in West Ham? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Splits and cracks in the covering
How a flat roof survey works in West Ham
A flat roof leak often travels before it shows on the ceiling. It can run along the deck from a split, an open lap or a failed upstand some distance away. That’s why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, with photographs of anything that could be letting water in. Whoever carries out the work then has a clear starting point. Typical surveys look at dips that suggest the deck is deflecting and edge trims that have lifted or split, on felt flat roofs, EPDM rubber and mastic asphalt.
London has a lot of flat roofs: rear additions, dormers, roof terraces and the roofs of blocks and offices. Coverings range from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes, each with its own weak points. Which one is on a roof in West Ham shapes how it’s checked. Many older flat roofs are felt or asphalt, and many newer ones EPDM rubber or GRP.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Where
- West Ham (E15, E13, E7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
More services for West Ham
Why it is worth a survey now in West Ham
A survey can show whether a whole new roof is needed or whether the problems are in a few places. At times the trouble is a handful of failed details, and at times the whole covering is worn. The report sets out what we found, so you can make that decision with a roofer. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Every finding written up with photos
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
West Ham: your questions answered
Can parking be tricky for a visit in West Ham?
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.
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near West Ham?
Yes. As well as homes, we check flat roofs on offices, hotels, blocks of flats and commercial units. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for the building.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
What happens next?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
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.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes between one and two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. The written report follows by email.
Flat roofs in West Ham
Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces frequently have Welsh slate roofs. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of West Ham, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, frequently have flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use.
For landlords with property near West Ham station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as West Ham Church Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
West Ham is about 2 miles west of East Ham, in Greater London. We provide flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in West Ham and nearby. West Ham is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for flat roof surveys.
Surveys in E15, E13 and E7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Plaistow Grove, Willis Road and Moorey Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside West Ham, we cover Upton (1 mile north-east), Greengate (1 mile south-east), Maryland (1 mile north-west), Stratford (1 mile north-west) and Plaistow (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles south-west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (4 miles west).
What’s near West Ham
Typical jobs here are in homes near West Ham Church School, The Earl Of Derby Public House and St Bonaventure's RC School. West Ham’s nearest station is West Ham station, about 0.5 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Greenwich Castle (3.9 miles south) and Passmore Edwards Museum (0.6 miles north). For a walk, there’s Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. If you have questions on the day, just ask. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in West Ham 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.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in West Ham
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and built-up roofs
A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, though quality and upkeep make a big difference. We record how yours is doing and where it is weakest.
Rooflights and upstands
Where a flat roof meets a wall, the upstand has to stay sealed as the building moves. We check for splits, gaps and loose flashings above the upstand.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The roof’s overall size
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What to let us know when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.