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Flat Roof Survey in Cranleigh
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Cranleigh and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Leaks around rooflights
- Raised blisters across the surface
Do you need a flat roof survey in Cranleigh?
A flat roof lies open to sun, rain and frost, and water drains off it slowly. Over the years, coverings harden, crack and start to come away at the edges. People typically call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
Look out for signs like these:
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Standing water left after rain
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
If you live in an older home near 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.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Flat roof survey in Cranleigh: what you get
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. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations. We’re often asked to look into upstands pulling away from walls and signs of deflection in the roof deck, across GRP fibreglass, EPDM rubber and single-ply membranes.
In a smaller place like Cranleigh, some flat roofs sit in the open, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Cranleigh (GU6)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price flat roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- House, block, shop or office
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The address and postcode of the property
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
What we do, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Homes around Cranleigh often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking 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.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It’s useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it makes changes easy to spot at the next survey.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.
Flat roof surveys around Cranleigh
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. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Cranleigh is about 8 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Wherever you are in Cranleigh, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small. There’s also a page for Guildford.
All of GU6 is within our area for flat roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Taverner Square and Bridge Road and the roads around them. Cranleigh is on the B2128, so it is easy for us to get to. If you are just outside Cranleigh, we cover Ewhurst (2 miles east), Ewhurst Green (2 miles east), Mayes Green (4 miles east), Walliswood (4 miles east) and Ellen's Green (4 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (8 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north), Horley (14 miles east), Redhill (15 miles north-east), Farnham (14 miles west) and Reigate (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Cranleigh
We work in homes and buildings around Sayer's Croft LNR and Glebelands School and the streets around them.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Cranleigh
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Cranleigh: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Cranleigh?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Cranleigh is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Is Cranleigh within the area you cover?
Yes, Cranleigh is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. The report names the covering and explains its condition.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. Offices, units, shops and blocks of flats are all part of our work. We quote bigger roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How do I book a survey in Cranleigh?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.