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Flat Roof Survey in Dippenhall
Flat roof surveys in Dippenhall, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Loose or cracked edge trims
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the flat roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Rural addresses near Dippenhall 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.
- 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 the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
About our flat roof survey in Dippenhall
Ponding is often the first sign that something on a flat roof isn’t right. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. If the deck itself looks like a structural concern, we’ll recommend a structural engineer. We are often asked to look into failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and standing water left after rain, across EPDM rubber, single-ply membranes and mastic asphalt.
Older buildings in small places like Dippenhall 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.
Where we cannot see part of the flat roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Dippenhall (GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- 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
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we can’t see
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
How we price flat roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Roof area
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Dippenhall, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Flat and commercial roofs around Dippenhall
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. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. About 1.4 miles east lies Farnham Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Dippenhall has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building like Potters Gate CofE Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. Landlords with a home close to Farnham station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Dippenhall is about 2 miles west of Farnham, in Surrey. In Dippenhall, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Surrey. There’s also a page for Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: GU10. We also cover the places around Dippenhall: Dora's Green (1 mile north), Warren Corner (2 miles north), Hog Hatch (2 miles north-east), Redlands (2 miles north-west) and Crondall (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north-east), Frimley (8 miles north-east), Haslemere (10 miles south-east) and Ash (5 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Dippenhall
In Dippenhall, that means homes and buildings near Underdown nature reserve, Weydon School and Weydon School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Farnham station, roughly 1.8 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Fleet Community Hospital (5.1 miles north) and Powderham Castle (0.8 miles west). Open spaces near Dippenhall include Farnham Park and Beacon Hill.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Dippenhall
The details are frequently where a flat roof lets go first. Upstands, edge trims, outlets and the kerbs around rooflights move and weather differently from the rest of the roof. If they were rushed when the roof was laid, they’re often the first things to fail.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
The streets around a church such as St Francis are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their insurance cover
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply membranes
Many offices, units and newer flats have a single-ply PVC or TPO roof. The survey looks at welded seams, edges, fixings and signs of damage.
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. They’re inspected from safe positions and recorded with photographs.
Dippenhall questions
Is my home in Dippenhall listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Dippenhall in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Dippenhall as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. It is a closer look at the flat roof, not a survey of the whole property. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks typically begin, recording anything that could let water through. Where the source isn’t obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Dippenhall
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.