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Flat Roof Survey in Crosswater
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Crosswater, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Outlets that hold water back
- Cracked or split membrane
- Ponding water that does not drain away
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so others can follow it without going up to look.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
Flat roof survey in Crosswater: what you get
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats frequently sit under large flat roofs. On a roof like this, a survey shows where the covering is wearing, where water is ponding and which outlets need attention. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so it helps if you call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. If you’re worried about splits, cracks and crazing and blistering in felt or asphalt, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Crosswater, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Crosswater (GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Crosswater
Ponding keeps the covering wet and wears it faster. It usually comes from poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that has dipped. Leaves and silt from nearby trees can soon choke an outlet.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Outlets that hold water back
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
If you own a rental within reach of Farnham station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their insurance cover
- How soon the report will arrive
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Also near Crosswater
Other services in Crosswater
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Crosswater
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The size of the roof
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Crosswater
The wider area around Crosswater has a long history of building, with Farnham Castle about 4.9 miles north. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you look after a building like St John's CofE Aided Infant School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St John the Evangelist, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Crosswater is about 4 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Anywhere in Crosswater, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Crosswater is one of the places in Surrey where we work. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
We survey roofs across the GU10 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Other places close to Crosswater include Churt (1 mile south), Green Cross (1 mile south-east), Frensham (1 mile north-west), Barford (1 mile south) and Rushmoor (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (15 miles north-east), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (4 miles north), Frimley (12 miles north) and Haslemere (5 miles south-east).
What’s near Crosswater
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Crossways Inn and The Flashes, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Farnham station, about 4.3 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Farnham Castle (4.9 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (4.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Crosswater includes Gibbet Hill and Upper Lake.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the flat roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Crosswater can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
For a price for flat roof surveys in Crosswater, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Common questions in Crosswater
Do you carry out roof surveys in Crosswater?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Crosswater as anywhere else.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Crosswater?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
What does a roof survey cost?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Standing water a day or two after rain typically needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. The survey looks at each and records the likely cause.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, let us know when you book.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
Felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes are all part of the work. The report names the covering and explains its condition.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.