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Flat roof survey in Claygate, Surrey
Flat roof surveys around Claygate, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Leaks around rooflights
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Claygate and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Flat roof survey in Claygate
If the house you are buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it is worth knowing its condition before exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP often go on for longer. Our report records the covering, how it is holding up and any defects we can see, with photographs of each. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. We survey felt flat roofs, mastic asphalt and GRP fibreglass, and the problems we are asked to look at most are blisters and bubbles in the covering and signs of deflection in the roof deck.
In smaller places like Claygate, flat roofs are mostly on extensions, garages, porches and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let a good many water into the room below. What it’s covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Claygate (KT10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Claygate
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. A survey shows how yours is holding up, whatever its age.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of Holy Trinity, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What follow-up you get after the report
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Homes around Claygate frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
How to prepare
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
If you are buying, it helps 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 phone 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
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Common questions in Claygate
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Claygate?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Claygate?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Claygate is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. Commercial and residential flat roofs are both covered. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Different roofs, different checks
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.
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt roofs are common on older flats, walkways and commercial buildings. The survey checks for crazing, cracking, blistering and splits where the asphalt turns up the walls.
Towns and villages near Claygate
Other services in Claygate
Local flat roofs in Claygate
The wider area around Claygate has a long history of building, with The Homewood about 2.3 miles west. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Shop and office owners around The Ashley Centre may find that flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling. If you own a rental within reach of Claygate station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Claygate is about 3 miles south-west of Surbiton, in Surrey. Whether the building in Claygate is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Surrey, we cover Claygate and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Here we cover the KT10 postcode area for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Church Road, High Street and Station Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Barwell (1 mile south-east), Hinchley Wood (1 mile north), Esher (1 mile north-west), Hook (1 mile east) and Malden Rushett (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (3 miles south-east), Horley (15 miles south-east), Redhill (11 miles south-east) and Ewell (4 miles east).
Local landmarks in Claygate
Typical jobs here are in homes near Milbourne Lodge School, Claygate Common and Chessington Community College, among other places. There’s a railway station in Claygate itself: Claygate station. Other landmarks nearby include The Ashley Centre (3.6 miles south-east) and Epsom Cottage Hospital (2 miles south-east). Not far away are The Lake and Jubilee Wood.
What a flat roof survey does not cover
A survey is a proper look at the flat roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes