Surrey · London and the South East
Albury Heath Flat Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in Albury Heath. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Standing water left after rain
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Albury Heath, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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How a flat roof survey works in Albury Heath
A flat roof leak frequently travels before it shows on the ceiling. It can run along the deck from a split, an open lap or a failed upstand some distance away. That’s why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, and photograph anything that could let water in. Whoever carries out the work then has a clear starting point. We survey EPDM rubber, felt flat roofs and mastic asphalt, and the problems we are asked to look at most are signs of deflection in the roof deck and upstands pulling away from walls.
Some older homes in villages like Albury Heath are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Albury Heath (GU5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for flat roof surveys in Albury Heath
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How big the roof is
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
For landlords and building managers, the report is a dated record of the roof’s condition. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. A flat roof that’s looked after between surveys normally lasts longer.
FAQs for Albury Heath
Is my home in Albury Heath listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Albury Heath?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when you book.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. If the cause can’t be seen, we will say so and suggest what would help.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
Towns and villages near Albury Heath
What else we do in Albury Heath
Flat roof surveys in Albury Heath: local notes
Chilworth Manor, about 2.3 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Albury Heath. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
For landlords with property near Gomshall station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Shere CofE Aided Infant School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you live in an older home near Old St Peter and St Paul's Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Albury Heath is about 5 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Surveys in Albury Heath work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Our Surrey coverage includes Albury Heath.
We work across the GU5 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Park Road and Heath Lane. We also cover the places around Albury Heath: Little London (1 mile south-east), Shere (1 mile north-east), Albury (1 mile north-west), Gomshall (1 mile east) and Hoe (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (5 miles north-west), Woking (8 miles north-west), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (14 miles east) and Redhill (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Albury Heath
Typical jobs here are in homes near Colekitchen Down and King William IV Public House, among other places. Albury Heath’s nearest station is Gomshall station, roughly 1.6 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St. Luke’s Hospital (3.9 miles north-west) and Shere Museum (0.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include St Martha's Hill and Combe Bottom.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Albury Heath
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
How the survey changes by roof type
EPDM rubber
A rubber roof can last 30 to 50 years, provided its details were done well. We look closely at each of those details.
Mastic asphalt
With age, asphalt can harden and crack with movement. The report shows where it is cracking and how far it seems to extend.
What a flat roof survey does not cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber