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Flat Roof Survey in Ash Vale
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ash Vale. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Flat roof survey in Ash Vale
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats often sit under large flat roofs. On a roof like this, a survey shows where the covering is wearing, where water is ponding and which outlets need attention. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. If you’re worried about a sagging deck under the covering and raised blisters across the surface, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Around Ash Vale, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re easy to forget, but water through a garage roof can spoil whatever is stored inside. It’s worth mentioning them when you book, so the visit can include them. Felt, rubber and GRP coverings on garages and outbuildings age in just the same way as the main roof’s.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Ash Vale (GU12, GU14)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price flat roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The property’s address and postcode
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take between one and two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. A visit to a smaller place like Ash Vale is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there’s access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
Ash Vale questions
Do you cover smaller places like Ash Vale?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Ash Vale is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. Offices, units, shops and blocks of flats are all part of our work. We quote bigger roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
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.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. 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.
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass
Movement in the deck or a thin layer of resin can lead to cracks in GRP. Our report notes cracks and any sign that the deck is flexing.
Single-ply membranes
On single-ply roofs, the welds between sheets are the key detail. We look at seams, corners and the joints around outlets and upstands.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Ash Vale
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. 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. Wanborough Manor, about 3.6 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ash Vale. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take a building like Shawfield Primary School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. The streets around a church like St Mary's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. If you own a rental within reach of Ash Vale station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Ash Vale is about 2 miles north-east of Aldershot, in Surrey. We carry out flat roof surveys in Ash Vale for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Ash Vale is one of the places in Surrey where we work. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Flat roof surveys in GU12 and GU14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Station Road East, Station Road West and Waverley Drive. Main roads around Ash Vale include the B3165 and B3166. We also cover the places around Ash Vale: Ash (1 mile south), North Camp (1 mile north-west), Mytchett (2 miles north), Ash Green (2 miles south-east) and Aldershot (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (7 miles east), Woking (7 miles north-east), Camberley (5 miles north), Farnham (5 miles south-west), Egham (14 miles north-east) and Frimley (3 miles north).
Landmarks near Ash Vale
In Ash Vale, that means homes and buildings near Ramillies Park, The Swan pub and National Aerospace Library and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Ash Vale station, roughly 0.5 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Frimley Park Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Farnham Castle (4.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Aunt's Pool and Ash Ranges.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.