Survey guide

    What's Included in a Roof Survey

    A clear guide to what a flat roof survey covers, what you get in the report, what access we need and what happens next, so you know exactly what you're paying for.

    Surveyor inspecting a flat roof

    Inspection scope

    • Condition of the waterproofing layer: splits, blisters, ponding and failed laps
    • Upstands, flashings, parapets, trims and rooflights
    • Outlets, gutters and drainage falls
    • Signs of deck movement or saturation
    • Thermal imaging or core samples on invasive and leak detection surveys

    What the report contains

    You receive a digital report with annotated photos, the measured roof area, the cause of any leak we've found, and prioritised recommendations, from minor repairs to overlay or full replacement.

    Access requirements

    • Safe access to the roof. We bring ladders, and higher roofs may need a tower or hatch access
    • Access inside where there is staining or a leak, so we can trace it
    • Any drawings or previous guarantee paperwork you have

    Next steps after your survey

    If repairs or waterproofing are needed, we turn the report into an itemised quote. There's no obligation. The report is yours to keep and use with any contractor.

    Real Perlini projects

    Pump House Close

    Pump House Close

    Renforth Street, London

    Leak detection on an outbuilding roof found the source of the leak, followed by full waterproofing for a watertight, durable finish.

    • 32m²
    • Leak detection
    Albion Road

    Albion Road

    Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

    An emergency survey let us mobilise within days, stop the leak, then overlay the felt roof with Ultraflex.

    • 77m²
    • Emergency survey

    See all flat roofing case studies

    Frequently asked questions

    Yes. You can view our anonymised sample flat roof survey report on the Flat Roof Survey page or from the link below.

    A visual survey of a typical domestic roof takes around an hour on site; invasive and leak detection surveys take longer.
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