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Wimbledon Chase Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Wimbledon Chase, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
Prices for flat roof surveys in Wimbledon Chase
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- When you need the report by
- What made you get in touch
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
About our flat roof survey in Wimbledon Chase
If the house you’re buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it’s worth knowing its condition before exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP frequently last longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with a photo of every defect. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. We are often asked to look into splits, cracks and crazing and upstands pulling away from walls, on GRP fibreglass, upstands and outlets and EPDM rubber.
Offices, shops and blocks of flats across London often have large flat roofs with plant, rooflights and walkways. Each pipe, upstand and fixing through the covering is a possible weak point. For a building in Wimbledon Chase, access is agreed with whoever manages the roof ahead of the visit. Plant bases, rooflights and cable entries are all places where water can get in.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Wimbledon Chase (SW19, SW20, SM4)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Wimbledon Chase
A buyer’s general survey frequently recommends a closer look at a flat roof. Building owners and managing agents book to plan maintenance, or before a sale or a new lease. In each case, the report gives a written, photographed record of the roof’s condition.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Splits and cracks in the covering
Parking in Wimbledon Chase, as in most of London, takes a little planning: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space as you book, as a space near the door cannot be promised.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What exactly goes into their report
- How soon the report will arrive
- Are they insured for the work?
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
For landlords and building managers, the report is a dated record of the roof’s condition. It’s useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
Flat roof surveys around Wimbledon Chase
About 1 mile north-west lies Southside House, a reminder of how long the area around Wimbledon Chase has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, 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. Outer London has plenty of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, frequently 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. Next to the main roofs there is normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you own a rental within reach of Wimbledon Chase station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary's Church, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Wimbledon Chase is about 1 mile south of Wimbledon, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Wimbledon Chase and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: SW19, SW20 and SM4. We cover properties on Edna Road, Manor Road and Dorien Road. We also cover the places around Wimbledon Chase: Merton Park (1 mile east), Bushey Mead (1 mile west), Cannon Hill (1 mile south), Wimbledon (1 mile north) and Raynes Park (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north-east), City of Westminster (8 miles north), Marylebone (8 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
Around Wimbledon Chase
We work in homes and buildings around Rutlish School, Cannon Hill Common and Wimbledon School of Art. There’s a railway station in Wimbledon Chase itself: Wimbledon Chase station. Nearby you will also find Southside Wandsworth (3.2 miles north) and Chessington Castle Hill (5 miles south-west). The countryside around Wimbledon Chase includes Merton Park Green Walks and Henman Hill.
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply PVC and TPO membranes are common on commercial roofs and newer buildings. We check the welded laps, the edges, the fixings and any punctures.
Felt and built-up roofs
A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, though quality and upkeep make a big difference. Our report sets out its condition and the areas most at risk.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In Wimbledon Chase, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Questions from Wimbledon Chase
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wimbledon Chase?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Wimbledon Chase?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How do I book a survey in Wimbledon Chase?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Wimbledon Chase?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it’s agreed before booking.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about one to 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.
What happens if roof problems are left?
By the time a flat roof leak shows indoors, water has already passed through the roof build-up. A survey can find worn areas and failing details before that point, while there is still time to plan the work. 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.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.