Surrey · London and the South East
Badshot Lea Flat Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Badshot Lea. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
About our flat roof survey in Badshot Lea
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. Typical surveys look at signs of deflection in the roof deck and splits and cracks in the covering, across GRP fibreglass, mastic asphalt and single-ply membranes.
In a small place like Badshot Lea, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, usually 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Badshot Lea (GU9)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass
GRP can crack if the deck beneath flexes or if the resin was laid too thin. We record any cracking and any signs of the deck moving.
Felt and built-up roofs
Built-up felt is one of the most common flat roof coverings on extensions, garages and dormers. We look for blistering, cracking, split laps and worn mineral surfacing.
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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Your questions about flat roof surveys in Badshot Lea
Do you cover smaller places like Badshot Lea?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is my home in Badshot Lea listed or in a conservation area?
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.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
How do I book a survey in Badshot Lea?
Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How much is a survey?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
What does the report include?
A written report with photos, explaining the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Badshot Lea
Landlords, agents and building managers in Badshot Lea and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
What we are asked to look at in Badshot Lea
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Around 15 to 20 years is common for felt, while EPDM often lasts 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.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
Landlords with a home close to Aldershot station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What exactly goes into their report
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
How we price flat roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- When you need the report by
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Rural addresses near Badshot Lea can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it is safe to do so.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any 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.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about parking before the day
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Related advice
Flat roof surveys around Badshot Lea
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 fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. Farnham Castle, about 1.8 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Badshot Lea. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Badshot Lea Village 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 St George's Church, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Badshot Lea is about 1 mile south of Aldershot, in Surrey. Badshot Lea is one of many places we visit across Surrey, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Surrey, we cover Badshot Lea and the places around it. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Every address in GU9 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Badshot Lea Road, The Green and Beech Tree Drive or a nearby road, we can help. Badshot Lea sits on or near the B3208, so getting to you is simple. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Weybourne (1 mile north-west), Hale (1 mile west), Heath End (1 mile north-west), Compton (1 mile south) and Aldershot (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles east), Woking (10 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north), Frimley (6 miles north), Haslemere (10 miles south) and Cranleigh (14 miles south-east).
Around Badshot Lea
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Shepherd & Flock pub, All Hallows Catholic School and The Connaught School, among other places. You will also find Weybourne LNR (0.6 miles west) and Prince Consort's Library (1.8 miles north). Badshot Lea’s nearest station is Aldershot station, about 1.2 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Farnham Castle (1.8 miles south-west) and Fleet Community Hospital (5.4 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Aunt's Pool and Rowhill Nature Reserve.