Surrey · London and the South East
Crowhurst Lane End Flat Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Crowhurst Lane End. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Leaks around rooflights
- Outlets that hold water back
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Crowhurst Lane End
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. It can mean the falls were never right, an outlet is blocked or the deck has started to sag. The survey notes any ponding, the state of each outlet and any dips that hint at a sagging deck. If the deck itself looks like a structural concern, we’ll recommend a structural engineer. If you are worried about blisters and bubbles in the covering and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Crowhurst Lane End may be 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. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Crowhurst Lane End (RH8)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The roof’s overall size
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Crowhurst Lane End
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Crowhurst Lane End
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Crowhurst Lane End?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Crowhurst Lane End?
Yes, Crowhurst Lane End is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Ponding is worth looking into. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and it wears the covering faster. Our survey notes the ponding and what seems to be causing it.
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 please ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Flat and commercial roofs around Crowhurst Lane End
About 4.6 miles north-east lies Titsey Place, a reminder of how long the area around Crowhurst Lane End has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Stephen's CofE Primary School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you live in an older home near Church of St George, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Crowhurst Lane End is about 6 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Crowhurst Lane End is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Flat roof surveys in RH8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Crowhurst (1 mile south-east), South Godstone (1 mile west), Tandridge (2 miles north), Merle Common (2 miles north-east) and Anglefield Corner (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles west), Redhill (6 miles west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (8 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
What’s near Crowhurst Lane End
Crowhurst Lane End’s nearest station is Godstone station, roughly 1.1 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bletchingley Castle (3.9 miles north-west) and Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Clinic (3.1 miles north). For a walk, there’s Bay Pond and Botley Hill.
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. For a village or hamlet like Crowhurst Lane End, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- 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 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.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Also near Crowhurst Lane End
Also in Crowhurst Lane End
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Common roof problems in Crowhurst Lane End
Flat roofs take the full force of the weather on a surface that drains slowly. In time, the covering dries out, cracks and loosens at its edges and laps. People typically call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Leaks around rooflights
- Cracked or split membrane
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Blocked or damaged outlets
If you let a flat or house near Godstone station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Will the report include photos?