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West Wickham Flat Roof Survey
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in West Wickham, with photos and a written report.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Outlets that hold water back
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
How a flat roof survey works in West Wickham
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: on the roof where it is safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. Where any area can’t be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so the limits of the survey are clear. We survey felt flat roofs, EPDM rubber and mastic asphalt, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are raised blisters across the surface and splits and cracks in the covering.
Water getting through a flat roof in London can travel under the covering and appear some way from the hole. Upstands against parapets, outlets and the edge where flat meets pitched are common entry points. In a converted house in West Wickham, the roof above may belong to the building rather than one flat.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- West Wickham (BR4, CR0, BR3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
West Wickham questions
How do I find out if my home in West Wickham 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.
Is parking a problem for a survey in West Wickham?
It rarely stops a survey, but it’s worth planning. Let us know what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Do you go up onto the roof?
It depends on what’s safe: the roof itself where that’s safe, plus windows, vantage points and the rooms below. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
Felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes are all part of the work. The report names the covering and explains its condition.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Standing water a day or two after rain typically needs attention. It could be the outlets, the falls or a deflecting deck. The survey looks at each and records the likely cause.
When to book a survey in West Wickham
Ponding keeps the covering wet and wears it faster. It normally comes from poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that has dipped. Leaves and silt from nearby trees can soon choke an outlet.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Leaks around rooflights
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
Parking in West Wickham, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier, as a space near the door can’t be promised.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Nearby places to West Wickham
What else we do in West Wickham
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. From the street, a London terrace usually shows only its front slope or parapet, so in West Wickham 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 ground level, from windows and from the roof where it is safe to do so.
- 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 is access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a flat roof is before contracts are exchanged. Once you’ve exchanged, any work on the roof is down to you. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Flat roof surveys in West Wickham: local notes
The wider area around West Wickham has a long history of building, with Addington Palace about 1.6 miles south-west. 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. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Oak Lodge Primary School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. For landlords with property near West Wickham station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
West Wickham is about 2 miles south of Beckenham, in Greater London. We survey roofs in West Wickham and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Greater London coverage includes West Wickham and the places around it. We also survey roofs in London.
Every address in BR4, CR0 and BR3 is covered for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Ash Road, Kent Road and Oak Avenue or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Coney Hall (1 mile south), Spring Park (1 mile west), Eden Park (1 mile north), Hayes (1 mile east) and Addington (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns like London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (11 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
Local landmarks in West Wickham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Millers Pond, Langley Park School for Girls and The Wheatsheaf pub and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in West Wickham itself: West Wickham station. Other landmarks nearby include The Mall (2.4 miles north-east) and National Psychosis Unit (0.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
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. 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 foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.
How we price flat roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Roof area
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Anything about access we should know
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Landlord and commercial surveys in West Wickham
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.