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Flat Roof Survey in Chelsham
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings across Chelsham, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
About our flat roof survey in Chelsham
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. You get a report with photos and our recommendations. If you’ve noticed splits and cracks in the covering and blisters and bubbles in the covering, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Chelsham, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
The report records the flat roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Chelsham (CR6)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Booking your survey
We’ll typically ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
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Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Questions from Chelsham
Is Chelsham within the area you cover?
Yes, Chelsham is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Chelsham is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
What will the report tell me?
A written report with photographs, covering the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, in order of urgency where relevant. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t put a figure on it. As a guide, felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30, but your report describes the actual condition.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take 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 Chelsham 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 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’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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What a flat roof survey looks like in Chelsham
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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. Addington Palace, about 3 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Chelsham. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Landlords with a home close to Woldingham station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Chelsham is about 3 miles north-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Wherever you are in Chelsham, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Flat roof surveys in CR6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets like Chelsham Common and Chelsham Road. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Farleigh (1 mile north), Warlingham (1 mile west), Hamsey Green (1 mile west), Fickleshole (1 mile north-east) and New Addington (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (10 miles west), Horley (11 miles south-west), Redhill (8 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles west), Reigate (9 miles south-west) and Caterham (3 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Chelsham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Warlingham School, Ledgers Wood and Hare & Hounds pub. Chelsham’s nearest station is Woldingham station, about 1.9 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Warlingham Park Hospital (under half a mile north) and East Surrey Museum (3 miles south-west). The countryside around Chelsham includes Hutchinson's Bank and Nore Hill.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of what we found. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
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.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Chelsham
Ponding keeps the covering wet and wears it faster. Blocked outlets, poor falls and a sagging deck are the usual causes. Leaves and silt from nearby trees can soon choke an outlet.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Cracked or split membrane
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
Anyone responsible for a site like Warlingham Village Primary School will know that a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Is VAT included in the price?
What we look for on each type of roof
EPDM rubber
EPDM frequently lasts 30 to 50 years, but it relies on its seams, trims and upstands being well finished. Those details are where we focus.
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs are laid as a resin and glass-fibre layer over boards. We look for cracks at board joints, around trims and at upstands.