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Flat roof survey in Coldharbour, Surrey
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Coldharbour, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Ponding water that does not drain away
How a flat roof survey works in Coldharbour
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. For moisture detection and a structural check, the Standard Survey starts from £250. On a flat roof, moisture readings can help show whether water has got under the covering. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. Common reasons to book are raised blisters across the surface and loose or cracked edge trims, on EPDM rubber, mastic asphalt and upstands and outlets.
Some older homes in villages like Coldharbour are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Coldharbour (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Coldharbour property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Look for standing water a day after rain
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, giving you a chance to go through what we found.
Get splits, lifted seams and loose trims seen to while they’re small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Coldharbour?
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Around 15 to 20 years is common for felt, while EPDM frequently lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
If you live in an older home near Christ Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Common questions in Coldharbour
Is my home in Coldharbour listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Will you come out to Coldharbour?
Yes. Coldharbour is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We will confirm the timing when booking.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Coldharbour often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there’s access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Roof area
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
All our prices include VAT. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before you book.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Coldharbour
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Holmwood station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Coldharbour is about 4 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. Whether the building in Coldharbour is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Surrey coverage includes Coldharbour. There’s also a page for Crawley.
Surveys in RH5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Abinger Bottom (2 miles north-west), South Holmwood (2 miles north-east), Holmwood Corner (2 miles east), Friday Street (2 miles north-west) and Beare Green (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (10 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north), Horley (8 miles east), Redhill (9 miles north-east) and Ewell (13 miles north).
Local landmarks in Coldharbour
Typical jobs here are in homes near Wotton and Abinger Commons and Plough Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Holmwood station, roughly 1.6 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Mesolithic Museum (2.6 miles north-west) and Abinger Castle (2.6 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Vann Lake and Leith Hill.