Surrey · London and the South East
Blindley Heath Flat Roof Survey
We carry out flat roof surveys in Blindley Heath and the rest of Surrey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Splits, cracks and crazing
Leave it or get it looked at?
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a flat roof is before contracts are exchanged. After that, the cost of any work is yours. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. In a place like Blindley Heath, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Blindley Heath
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent view of the roof
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Blindley Heath
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. You get a written report with photographs and our recommendations. Common reasons to book are blocked or damaged outlets and blistering in felt or asphalt, across upstands and outlets, mastic asphalt and EPDM rubber.
In a village or hamlet like Blindley Heath, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Blindley Heath (RH7, RH9)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Blindley Heath
What else we do in Blindley Heath
Different roofs, different checks
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
Mastic asphalt
Mastic asphalt is a heavy, seamless covering often found on older blocks, balconies and commercial roofs. We look for crazing, cracks, blisters and splits at the skirtings.
When to book a survey in Blindley Heath
Many flat roof problems start at the details rather than the main surface. Upstands, edge trims, outlets and the kerbs around rooflights move and weather differently from the rest of the roof. Where they weren’t finished well, they tend to fail before anything else.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Pools of water lying on the roof
If you let a flat or house near Godstone station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Is VAT included in the price?
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
Blindley Heath: your questions answered
Is Blindley Heath in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Blindley Heath is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is Blindley Heath within the area you cover?
Yes, Blindley Heath is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
We check the covering and every detail where leaks commonly start, recording anything that could let water through. If the source is hidden, we may suggest a leak investigation or electronic leak detection.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The report follows by email.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
Our survey does not include asbestos testing. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. We note anything that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check it before it is disturbed.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Blindley Heath
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Take an older house close to Church of St John the Evanglist: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Blindley Heath is about 5 miles north of East Grinstead, in Surrey. Blindley Heath is one of many places we visit across Surrey, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small. There’s also a page for Crawley.
Surveys in RH7 and RH9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Eastbourne Road, St John's Meadow and Langsmead. If you are just outside Blindley Heath, we cover Whitewood (1 mile south-west), Horne (1 mile south-west), Lingfield Common (2 miles south-east), Lingfield (2 miles south-east) and Newchapel (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles west), Redhill (6 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles north-west) and Caterham (6 miles north).
What’s near Blindley Heath
Around Blindley Heath, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Jolly Farmer pub and Lingfield Wildlife Area and the streets around them. The closest station to Blindley Heath is Godstone station, roughly 1.5 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Haxted Watermill Museum (3.6 miles east) and Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Clinic (4.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Bay Pond and Hedgecourt Lake.
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In a hamlet or village like Blindley Heath, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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 is access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Blindley Heath
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.