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Abinger Hammer Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Abinger Hammer and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Pools of water lying on the roof
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
Flat roof survey in Abinger Hammer: what you get
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. We survey felt flat roofs, mastic asphalt and GRP fibreglass, and people most frequently book us about standing water left after rain and cracked or split membrane.
In a small place like Abinger Hammer, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Abinger Hammer (RH5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Abinger Hammer
Also in Abinger Hammer
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass
GRP can crack if the deck beneath flexes or if the resin was laid too thin. Our report notes cracks and any sign that the deck is flexing.
EPDM rubber
EPDM is a synthetic rubber membrane, frequently laid in a single sheet on smaller roofs. The survey looks at laps, edge trims, corners and signs of puncture.
Questions from Abinger Hammer
Is Abinger Hammer within the area you cover?
Yes. Abinger Hammer is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you cover Abinger Hammer?
Yes, Abinger Hammer is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Abinger Hammer as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Abinger Hammer?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Abinger Hammer?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Somewhere like Abinger Hammer needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that is safe.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Flat roof surveys around Abinger Hammer
Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. With Hatchlands Park about 3.3 miles north-west, Abinger Hammer sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, 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.
For landlords with property near Gomshall station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Abinger Hammer is about 5 miles west of Dorking, in Surrey. Bookings from Abinger Hammer are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Here we cover the RH5 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Guildford Road, Hackhurst Lane and Felday Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Abinger Hammer include Gomshall (1 mile west), Hoe (1 mile south), Sutton Abinger (1 mile south), Abinger (1 mile south-east) and Shere (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (6 miles west), Woking (9 miles north-west), Camberley (15 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east) and Redhill (12 miles east).
Around Abinger Hammer
Around Abinger Hammer, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Abinger Arms and Colekitchen Down. Abinger Hammer’s nearest station is Gomshall station, about 0.5 miles north-west. A little further out are St. Luke’s Hospital (5.7 miles west) and Shere Museum (1.3 miles west). For a walk, there is Leith Hill and Combe Bottom.