Surrey · London and the South East
Bowling Alley Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Bowling Alley, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
Flat roof survey in Bowling Alley
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. Built-up felt tends to blister and crack, asphalt crazes and splits, EPDM can lift at its laps, and GRP can crack at board joints and edge trims. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. We’re often asked to look into a sagging deck under the covering and damaged trims at the roof edge, on single-ply membranes, mastic asphalt and GRP fibreglass.
Older buildings in small places like Bowling Alley may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
The report records the flat roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Bowling Alley (GU10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
Buyers can take the findings back to the seller or the agent. It can support a request for work before completion or a conversation about price, depending on what we found.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Rural addresses near Bowling Alley can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
On a commercial building, a flat roof leak can disrupt tenants, staff and stock. A planned survey lets you budget for work rather than deal with an emergency around the people who use the building. Around Bowling Alley, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Flat roof surveys around Bowling Alley
The wider area around Bowling Alley has a long history of building, with Farnham Castle about 3.1 miles south-east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like St Nicholas' School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. For landlords with property near Winchfield station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Bowling Alley is about 2 miles south-west of Fleet, in Surrey. We carry out flat roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Bowling Alley and nearby. Bowling Alley is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Here we cover the GU10 postcode area for flat roof surveys. We also cover the places around Bowling Alley: Mill Lane (1 mile north-west), Crondall (1 mile south), Redlands (1 mile south-east), Warren Corner (1 mile east) and Ewshot (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (13 miles east), Woking (14 miles east), Camberley (9 miles north-east), Farnham (4 miles south-east), Frimley (8 miles north-east) and Haslemere (12 miles south-east).
Around Bowling Alley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Basingbourne Park, Crondall Primary School and Court Moor School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Winchfield station, about 3.4 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Powderham Castle (1.9 miles south) and Museum of Farnham (3.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Bowling Alley includes Aunt's Pool and Beacon Hill.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Bowling Alley
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
Bowling Alley questions
Will you come out to Bowling Alley?
Yes. Bowling Alley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Bowling Alley?
Yes, Bowling Alley is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
Asbestos testing isn’t 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 so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. It’s a closer look at the flat roof, not a survey of the whole property. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one, and structural calculations need a structural engineer.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Ponding is worth looking into. It frequently means a blocked outlet, poor falls or a dipping deck, and it wears the covering faster. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details as you book.
Common roof problems in Bowling Alley
Water that does not drain sits on the roof and speeds up wear. Blocked outlets, poor falls and a sagging deck are the usual causes. Leaves and silt from nearby trees can soon choke an outlet.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Blocked or damaged outlets
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: 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
- When you will get the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What happens after the report arrives