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Brockham Flat Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out flat roof surveys in Brockham, with photos and a clear written report.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes between one and two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Older rural homes like those around Brockham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- 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.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Advice
Flat roof survey in Brockham: what you get
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. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. If you’ve noticed failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and blisters and bubbles in the covering, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Brockham, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, typically show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Brockham (RH3)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat and commercial roofs around Brockham
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many 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. Historic houses such as Polesden Lacey, about 4.2 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Brockham goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like North Downs Primary School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. Landlords with a home close to Betchworth station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Brockham is about 2 miles east of Dorking, in Surrey. In Brockham, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. Brockham is one of the places in Surrey where we work. There is also a page for Crawley.
Every address in RH3 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Holly Close, Nutwood Avenue and Kiln Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Brockham: Betchworth (1 mile north-east), Strood Green (1 mile south), Box Hill (1 mile north), Buckland (1 mile east) and Bunce Common (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (7 miles north), Horley (6 miles south-east), Redhill (5 miles east) and Ewell (8 miles north).
Landmarks near Brockham
In Brockham, that means homes and buildings near The Ashcombe School, Pippbrook House and Inn on The Green, among other places. The nearest railway station is Betchworth station, about 1.1 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Reigate Priory Museum (3.3 miles east) and Headley Court (3.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Brockham
Is my home in Brockham listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Brockham?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Ponding is worth looking into. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and it wears the covering faster. Our survey notes the ponding and what seems to be causing it.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. A commercial roof usually takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it’s large or complex, with larger roofs quoted on their size.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
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.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photos are part of every report.
What we are asked to look at in Brockham
Many flat roof problems start at the details rather than the main surface. Upstands, trims, outlets and rooflight kerbs each move and weather in their own way. If they were rushed when the roof was laid, they’re often the first things to fail.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Splits, cracks and crazing
If you live in an older home near Christ Church, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Before booking anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Will the report include photos?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether VAT is added on top
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Brockham
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
Why it’s worth a survey now in Brockham
A small split in a flat roof is usually a modest job when it’s found early. Leave it, and water can get into the insulation and deck, which can turn a patch into a replacement. A survey now shows which you’re dealing with. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Which survey package you book
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How big the roof is
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to let us know when you contact us
These details help when you get in touch:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What made you get in touch
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Checking the roof 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.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.