Surrey · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Christmas Pie
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Christmas Pie, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Water getting in at rooflights
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
About our flat roof survey in Christmas Pie
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. We record the condition with photographs so work can be planned and budgeted. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. If you are worried about failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and signs of deflection in the roof deck, we can find out what’s behind it, on upstands and outlets, single-ply membranes and EPDM rubber alike.
Some older homes in villages like Christmas Pie 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.
The report records the flat roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Christmas Pie (GU3)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes an hour or two at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a small place like Christmas Pie, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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 photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
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What a flat roof survey looks like in Christmas Pie
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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. With Wanborough Manor about 0.6 miles south-east, Christmas Pie sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Bartholomew are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Puttenham CofE Infant School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Christmas Pie is about 2 miles east of Ash, in Surrey. Whether the building in Christmas Pie is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small.
We survey roofs across the GU3 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Cull's Road, Westwood Lane and Flexford Road, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Christmas Pie, we cover Flexford (1 mile north), Wanborough (1 mile south-east), Normandy (1 mile north), Puttenham (1 mile south) and Willey Green (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (4 miles east), Woking (7 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north), Farnham (6 miles west), Egham (14 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Christmas Pie
Around Christmas Pie, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ash Manor School. Christmas Pie has its own railway station: Wanborough station. Nearby you will also find Ash Museum (2.1 miles west) and Guildford Hospital (2.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Ash Ranges and Hog's Back.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
You can use the report to ask roofers to quote for the same work. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. It is your choice who carries out the work and when.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.
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What else we do in Christmas Pie
Do you need a flat roof survey in Christmas Pie?
The details are often where a flat roof lets go first. 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.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Leaks around rooflights
If you own a rental within reach of Wanborough station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What follow-up you get after the report
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
FAQs for Christmas Pie
Is Christmas Pie within the area you cover?
Yes. Christmas Pie is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Christmas Pie?
Yes, Christmas Pie is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
Our survey doesn’t include asbestos testing. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. We note anything that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check it before it is disturbed.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
What’s in the report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
How fast do I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.