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Flat Roof Survey in Brick Hill
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in Brick Hill. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
Flat roof survey in Brick Hill
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so it helps if you call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. We survey GRP fibreglass, upstands and outlets and single-ply membranes, and people most frequently book us about damaged trims at the roof edge and blisters and bubbles in the covering.
Older buildings in small places like Brick Hill 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. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Brick Hill (GU24)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Brick Hill
Do you cover smaller places like Brick Hill?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Brick Hill listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
We check the whole roof, since water can travel before it shows inside. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. If the cause can’t be seen, we’ll say so and suggest what would help.
When does the report arrive?
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. The report is emailed to you.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Do I need to be at home?
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.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
We do not test for asbestos. 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.
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply relies on its welded laps staying sound. We look at seams, corners and the joints around outlets and upstands.
EPDM rubber
An EPDM rubber roof is usually one large sheet, bonded to the deck. We check the laps, the edges, the corners and any punctures.
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Brick Hill
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
Flat roofs in Brick Hill
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. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. The wider area around Brick Hill has a long history of building, with Botleys Mansion about 4 miles east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Saviour, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. If you own a rental within reach of Sunningdale station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Valley End CofE Infant School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Brick Hill is about 5 miles north-west of Woking, in Surrey. Surveys in Brick Hill work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Guildford.
Every address in GU24 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Broomhall (1 mile north), Windlesham (1 mile west), Chobham (2 miles south-east), Sunningdale (2 miles north) and Coxhill Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles south), Woking (5 miles south-east), Camberley (5 miles south-west), Farnham (13 miles south-west), Egham (5 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (9 miles east).
Local landmarks in Brick Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Brickmakers pub, Charters School and Gracious Pond and the streets around them. The closest station to Brick Hill is Sunningdale station, about 1.3 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Chobham Museum (2 miles south-east) and Heatherwood Hospital (3.6 miles north-west). Not far away are St Ann's Hill and Virginia Water Lake.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Book a survey every few years
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. It’s written in plain English, with a photo of each defect, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. Water that can drain away does far less harm than water that sits.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In a small place like Brick Hill, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Where there’s safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
A survey can show whether a whole new roof is needed or whether the problems are in a few places. Sometimes a few details are to blame, and sometimes the covering has simply had its day. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. For an older or listed building in a place like Brick Hill, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book us in Brick Hill
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.