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Flat roof survey in Abinger Bottom, Surrey
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Abinger Bottom. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Raised blisters across the surface
About our flat roof survey in Abinger Bottom
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. If you are worried about failed seals around rooflight kerbs and upstands pulling away from walls, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Abinger Bottom may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Abinger Bottom (RH5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Abinger Bottom
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
The survey, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older rural homes like those around Abinger Bottom can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Where there is safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
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.
Advice
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Different roofs, different checks
EPDM rubber
Rubber roofs can shrink back from their edges or lift where the adhesive has failed. We record any we can see, with photos.
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs are laid as a resin and glass-fibre layer over boards. The survey checks for cracking at board joints, at the edge trims and where the roof meets walls.
Common questions in Abinger Bottom
Is Abinger Bottom within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Abinger Bottom in the area you cover?
Yes, Abinger Bottom is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
How fast do I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. Our survey covers the flat roof only. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report. It often sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. A commercial roof usually takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it’s large or complex, with larger roofs quoted on their size.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Abinger Bottom
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. With Polesden Lacey about 4.6 miles north, Abinger Bottom sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near Gomshall station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Take a building like Belmont Prep School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Abinger Bottom is about 4 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Abinger Bottom gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Surveys in RH5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we survey roofs in Friday Street (1 mile north), Abinger Common (1 mile north-west), Coldharbour (2 miles south-east), Forest Green (2 miles south) and South Holmwood (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles north-west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (10 miles east) and Ewell (13 miles north-east).
What’s near Abinger Bottom
In Abinger Bottom, that means homes and buildings near Wotton and Abinger Commons, Hurtwood House and The Stephan Langton Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Gomshall station, about 3 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Abinger Castle (1.1 miles north-west) and Mesolithic Museum (1.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Abinger Bottom include Combe Bottom and Leith Hill.
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Why act early in Abinger Bottom
A survey can show whether a whole new roof is needed or whether the problems are in a few places. Sometimes some details are to blame, and sometimes the covering has simply had its day. The report sets out what we found, so you can make that decision with a roofer. For an older or listed building in a place like Abinger Bottom, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Abinger Bottom
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
What we’re asked to look at in Abinger Bottom
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM frequently 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, although how well it was laid and looked after matters a great deal. A survey shows how yours is holding up, whatever its age.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St James, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
What to check before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What they will not be able to tell you