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Flat roof survey in Bletchingley, Surrey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Bletchingley, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
About our flat roof survey in Bletchingley
A flat roof leak often 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 is why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, with photos of anything that could be letting water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. If you’ve noticed gaps at upstands and abutments and standing water left after rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Bletchingley take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, 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.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Bletchingley (RH1)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Bletchingley frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is 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.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Flat roof surveys around Bletchingley
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Take a building like Bletchingley Village Primary School: a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. Shop and office owners around The Belfry may find that the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after.
Bletchingley is about 3 miles east of Redhill, in Surrey. Wherever you are in Bletchingley, we can come and survey your property. Across Surrey, we cover Bletchingley. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Every address in RH1 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include High Street, Kenrick Square and St Marys Walk, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Bletchingley: Godstone (2 miles east), Tyler's Green (2 miles north-east), Church Town (2 miles east), South Godstone (3 miles south-east) and Tandridge (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Epsom (10 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles south-west), Redhill (3 miles west), Ewell (10 miles north-west), Reigate (4 miles west) and Caterham (3 miles north).
Around Bletchingley
We work in homes and buildings around Merstham Park School, The Prince Albert Public House and Kitchen Copse. For rail, the closest station is Nutfield station, roughly 1.7 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find East Surrey Museum (3 miles north) and The Belfry (3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
FAQs for Bletchingley
Will you come out to Bletchingley?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover Bletchingley?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
We survey felt and built-up roofs, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply PVC and TPO. If you don’t know what your roof is, we’ll identify it on the day.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
It depends on what’s safe: the roof itself where that’s safe, plus windows, vantage points and the rooms below. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on 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.
Roof by roof
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes can be damaged by foot traffic and equipment on the roof. We note any punctures, tears and loose areas we can see.
Felt and built-up roofs
A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, though quality and upkeep make a big difference. We record how yours is doing and where it’s weakest.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Bletchingley
The surface of a flat roof heats up and cools down far more than the rooms below. This constant movement works at laps, seams and board joints, and in time it can open up splits and cracks. Coverings that have hardened with age tend to suffer most.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Outlets that hold water back
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
What to check before booking
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
What a flat roof survey does not cover
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Bletchingley
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
Why get it checked now?
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. Most often it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Bletchingley, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Bletchingley
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Package prices that include VAT
- PI and public liability insurance
See our cost guide and two real surveys.