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Flat roof survey in Charlwood, Surrey
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Charlwood from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Leaks around rooflights
- Loose or cracked edge trims
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Charlwood
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. Built-up felt tends to blister and crack, asphalt crazes and splits, EPDM can lift at its laps, and GRP can crack at board joints and edge trims. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. Typical surveys look at gaps at upstands and abutments and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting, across mastic asphalt, single-ply membranes and GRP fibreglass.
Somewhere as small as Charlwood, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Charlwood (RH6)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roofs in Charlwood
There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Charlwood, and like offices and blocks, hotels often sit under flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If you look after a building such as Charlwood Village Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near County Mall, the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after.
Charlwood is about 3 miles south-west of Horley, in Surrey. Charlwood gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across Surrey, we cover Charlwood and the places around it.
Flat roof surveys in RH6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on The Street, Yew Tree Road and Rectory Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Russ Hill (1 mile south-west), Norwood Hill (2 miles north), Cudworth (2 miles west), Ifieldwood (2 miles south) and Ifield (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Epsom (13 miles north), Horley (3 miles north-east), Redhill (6 miles north-east), Ewell (14 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north) and Caterham (11 miles north-east).
What’s near Charlwood
Around Charlwood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Half Moon pub and Edolph's Copse, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ifield station, roughly 2.8 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Crawley Museum (3.1 miles south-east) and County Mall (3.4 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Tilgate Lake.
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass
GRP can crack if the deck beneath flexes or if the resin was laid too thin. Our report notes cracks and any sign that the deck is flexing.
Felt and built-up roofs
Built-up felt is one of the most common flat roof coverings on extensions, garages and dormers. We look for blistering, cracking, split laps and worn mineral surfacing.
Why it is worth a survey now in Charlwood
By the time a flat roof leak shows indoors, water has already passed through the roof build-up. A survey can find worn areas and failing details before that point, while there is still time to plan the work. Matching old materials, such as 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. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Charlwood
- An independent look at the roof
- A written report with photos
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos. As for time on site, it normally takes about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Around Charlwood, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- 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.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
FAQs for Charlwood
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Charlwood?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near Charlwood?
Yes. As well as homes, we look at flat roofs on offices, hotels, blocks of flats and commercial units. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for the building.
Is Charlwood in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Charlwood and the rest of Surrey. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Prices for flat roof surveys in Charlwood
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- How big the roof is
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we’re asked to look at in Charlwood
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. Where they weren’t finished well, they tend to fail before anything else.
Look out for signs like these:
- Outlets that hold water back
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Nicholas, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance