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Burstow Flat Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Burstow. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- A sagging deck under the covering
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Burstow often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Related advice
How a flat roof survey works in Burstow
Flat roofs deal with rain in a very different way from pitched ones. Because rain sits on it for longer, a small split, an open seam or a blocked outlet matters more. We check the surface, the falls, the upstands and the edge trims, and we note any sign that the deck below has got wet. That way, defects are found before they reach the room below. We survey upstands and outlets, single-ply membranes and mastic asphalt, and common reasons people get in touch are blocked or damaged outlets and a sagging deck under the covering.
In a village or hamlet like Burstow, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Burstow (RH6)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Burstow
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
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.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Burstow
A flat roof lies open to sun, rain and frost, and water drains off it slowly. Over the years, coverings harden, crack and start to come away at the edges. People typically call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Standing water left after rain
Shop and office owners around County Mall may find that flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How long the report takes to arrive
Roof by roof
Felt and built-up roofs
The edges and upstands of a felt roof are typically where trouble starts. Every upstand and edge is checked, with photos of any that have lifted or cracked.
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs are laid as a resin and glass-fibre layer over boards. The survey checks for cracking at board joints, at the edge trims and where the roof meets walls.
Flat roof surveys in Burstow: local notes
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. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Bartholomew, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. If you own a rental within reach of Gatwick Airport station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Burstow is about 2 miles south-east of Horley, in Surrey. In Burstow, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Surrey.
Flat roof surveys in RH6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, Church Lane and Green Lane and the roads around them. We also cover Fernhill (1 mile west), Shipley Bridge (1 mile south-west), Keeper's Corner (1 mile east), Copthorne (1 mile south) and Tinsley Green (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Epsom (14 miles north-west), Redhill (6 miles north), Ewell (15 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north-west), Caterham (9 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
Near you in Burstow
Around Burstow, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Shipley Bridge pub. The nearest railway station is Gatwick Airport station, roughly 1.3 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Langley Green Hospital (3.1 miles south-west) and County Mall (3.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Burstow include Hedgecourt Lake.
Why act early in Burstow
Flat roofs can’t typically be seen from the street, so they’re often overlooked. Many owners only find out a roof is worn out when water comes through. Regular surveys mean it won’t come as a surprise. In a place like Burstow, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Burstow
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Every finding written up with photos
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Your questions about flat roof surveys in Burstow
Is my home in Burstow listed or in a conservation area?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover Burstow?
Yes, Burstow is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
There is no honest way to give an exact number of years. Typical ranges are around 15 to 20 years for felt, 30 to 50 for EPDM and up to about 30 for GRP, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
What happens after the survey?
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, so you can talk the findings through.