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Flat roof survey in Ashtead, Surrey
Flat roof surveys in Ashtead, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Standing water left after rain
- Outlets that hold water back
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, it usually takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. A visit in Ashtead runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. If you will not be there yourself, let us know who will let us in.
- 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.
- 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.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Ashtead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
How a flat roof survey works in Ashtead
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: on the roof where it’s safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. We don’t walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. Where any area cannot be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so the limits of the survey are clear. If you are worried about leaks around rooflights and loose or cracked edge trims, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on EPDM rubber, mastic asphalt and single-ply membranes alike.
In a town like Ashtead, plenty of shops, schools and business units have flat roofs. They’re easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling tile. A careful look at outlets, upstands and the membrane itself shows where it stands. Tell us who manages the building so access to the roof can be arranged.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Ashtead (KT21, KT22)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Ashtead: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ashtead?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Ashtead in the area you cover?
Yes, Ashtead is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
We inspect from wherever is safe: the roof itself where that is safe, plus windows, vantage points and the rooms below. We never walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access as you book.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
Asbestos testing is not part of our survey. If we see materials that could contain it, such as cement sheets on a building from before 2000, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We will confirm the timing when you book.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Flat roofs in Ashtead
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. With Fitznells Manor about 3.7 miles north-east, Ashtead 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For businesses in and around places such as The Ashley Centre, the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after. Landlords with a home close to Ashtead station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Ashtead is about 2 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Ashtead and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and South East England. Ashtead is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover for flat roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Surveys in KT21 and KT22 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Church Road and Greville Park Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Pachesham Park (2 miles north-west), Malden Rushett (2 miles north), Oxshott (3 miles north-west), Barwell (3 miles north) and Stoke D'Abernon (4 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles west), Woking (12 miles west), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (8 miles south-east), Ewell (4 miles north-east) and Egham (13 miles north-west).
What’s near Ashtead
In Ashtead, that means homes and buildings near Ashtead Park, Barnett Wood Infant School and St Andrew's Catholic School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Ashtead station, roughly 0.6 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Headley Court (1.7 miles south-east) and Walton on the Hill (3.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Box Hill and The Lake.
What we’re asked to look at in Ashtead
A buyer’s general survey frequently recommends a closer look at a flat roof. Building owners and managing agents book to plan maintenance, or before a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photos.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Outlets that hold water back
Take a building like Parsons Mead School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What experience they bring
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Ashtead and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Ashtead
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. It usually points to an outlet, the falls or a sagging deck, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. Blocked gutters and downpipes on homes in Ashtead overflow onto walls. A slipped tile or worn flashing does the same higher up. Left alone, both only get worse.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Every finding written up with photos
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Note the date and type of any roof work
If you’re buying, the report gives you something specific to take back to the seller or agent. It can support a request for work before completion or a conversation about price, depending on what we found.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.
How we price flat roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.