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Brookwood Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys across Brookwood, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
Flat roof surveys around Brookwood
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Shop and office owners around The Peacocks may find that a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks. Take an older house close to Saint Saviour's Church: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Brookwood is about 3 miles west of Woking, in Surrey. We visit Brookwood as part of our work across Surrey, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: GU24. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Sheet's Heath Lane, Connaught Road and Heath Drive or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Brookwood include Sheet's Heath (1 mile north), Knaphill (1 mile north-east), Bisley (1 mile north), Lucas Green (2 miles north) and West End (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (5 miles south-east), Woking (3 miles east), Camberley (4 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles south-west), Egham (9 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Brookwood
Typical jobs here are in homes near Knowl Hill School, Nag's Head Inn and Brookwood Lye and the streets around them. Brookwood has its own railway station: Brookwood station. Other landmarks nearby include Brookwood Hospital (1.1 miles north-east) and The Peacocks (3.5 miles east). For a walk, there’s Brookwood Lye.
Flat roof survey in Brookwood
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. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so it helps if you phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. We survey felt flat roofs, single-ply membranes and EPDM rubber, and common reasons people get in touch are raised blisters across the surface and failed seals around rooflight kerbs.
Some older homes in villages like Brookwood are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. 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, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Brookwood (GU24)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Felt and built-up roofs
Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, depending on how they were laid and looked after. Our report sets out its condition and the areas most at risk.
EPDM rubber
Rubber roofs can shrink back from their edges or lift where the adhesive has failed. Any we find are noted and photographed.
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What we can’t see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The shape of the roof and its details
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What made you get in touch
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
What we’re asked to look at in Brookwood
A buyer’s general survey often recommends a closer look at a flat roof. Building owners and managing agents book to plan maintenance, or before a sale or a new lease. In each case, the report gives a written, photographed record of the roof’s condition.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Splits and cracks in the covering
If you look after a building like Brookwood Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their insurance cover
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How long the report takes to arrive
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. For a village or hamlet like Brookwood, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
By the time a flat roof leak shows indoors, water has already passed through the roof build-up. We can pick up worn covering and failing details sooner, while there is still time to plan the work. Around Brookwood, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Questions from Brookwood
Do you carry out roof surveys in Brookwood?
Yes, Brookwood is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Brookwood as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Brookwood?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not give a fixed number of years, because so much depends on upkeep, exposure and workmanship. We describe the condition and say which work is urgent and which can wait.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
We survey felt and built-up roofs, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply PVC and TPO. If you do not know what your roof is, we will identify it on the day.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.