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Flat roof survey in Bramley, Surrey
Wondering about the flat roof at a property in Bramley? We carry out flat roof surveys in Bramley and across Surrey.
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Splits and cracks in the covering
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Parking around Bramley is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- 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’s 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Flat roof survey in Bramley: what you get
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. Felt can blister and crack, asphalt can craze and split, EPDM seams and laps can lift, and GRP can crack where boards meet or at the trims. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Knowing what you have and how it is doing helps you plan what comes next. Typical surveys look at pools of water lying on the roof and splits and cracks in the covering, across EPDM rubber, mastic asphalt and upstands and outlets.
Around Bramley, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re easy to forget, but water through a garage roof can spoil whatever is stored inside. If you want them looked at too, mention them when you book, along with the main flat roof. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
If any part of the flat roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Bramley (GU5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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.
Single-ply membranes
Many offices, units and newer flats have a single-ply PVC or TPO roof. We check the welded laps, the edges, the fixings and any punctures.
Useful tips for Bramley property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, so you can talk the findings through.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.
Why get it checked now?
Before replacing a flat roof, it helps to know if you really need to. At times the trouble is a handful of failed details, and at times the whole covering is worn. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. In a smaller place like Bramley, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why book us in Bramley
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
- Visits on any day of the week
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Bramley
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
Flat roofs in Bramley
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. 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. The wider area around Bramley has a long history of building, with Chilworth Manor about 2.1 miles north-east. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For landlords with property near Shalford station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Catherine's School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near The Church of Holy Trinity, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
Bramley is about 4 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Surveys in Bramley work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Across Surrey, we cover Bramley.
Flat roof surveys in GU5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Windrush Close. Bramley is on the B2129, so it is easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Wonersh (1 mile east), Birtley Green (1 mile south-east), Shamley Green (1 mile south-east), Thorncombe Street (2 miles south-west) and Grafham (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (4 miles north), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Farnham (10 miles west), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east) and Dorking (10 miles east).
Around Bramley
In Bramley, that means homes and buildings near The Wheatsheaf pub, Broadwater School and Shalford Mill, among other places. Bramley’s nearest station is Shalford station, about 1.5 miles north. A little further out are Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north) and Surrey Police Museum (2.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Bramley includes St Catherine's Hill and St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Questions from Bramley
Will you come out to Bramley?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Bramley is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
We check the whole roof, since water can travel before it shows inside. Every split, lap, upstand, outlet and rooflight we can see is checked. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes between one and two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The report follows by email.