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Dora's Green Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Dora's Green, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Cracked or split membrane
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
Flat roof survey in Dora's Green: what you get
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big 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 phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. If you’re worried about blocked or damaged outlets and pools of water lying on the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on felt flat roofs, EPDM rubber and single-ply membranes alike.
Somewhere as small as Dora's Green, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Dora's Green (GU10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Dora's Green
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Flat and commercial roofs around Dora's Green
The wider area around Dora's Green has a long history of building, with Farnham Castle about 1.7 miles south-east. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Crondall Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. For businesses in and around places like Hart Shopping Centre, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts.
Dora's Green is about 2 miles north-west of Farnham, in Surrey. Dora's Green gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Dora's Green is one of the places in Surrey where we work for flat roof surveys. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Surveys in GU10 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Dora's Green: Warren Corner (1 mile north), Redlands (1 mile north-west), Ewshot (1 mile north), Dippenhall (1 mile south) and Crondall (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north-east), Frimley (8 miles north-east), Haslemere (11 miles south-east) and Ash (5 miles east).
Local landmarks in Dora's Green
In Dora's Green, that means homes and buildings near Weydon School. The closest station to Dora's Green is Farnham station, roughly 2.3 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Powderham Castle (1.1 miles south-west) and Museum of Farnham (1.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Dora's Green include Aunt's Pool and Farnham Park.
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How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 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 Dora's Green, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
If you are buying, find out about the flat roof before you exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, any work on the roof is down to you. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. For an older or listed building in a place like Dora's Green, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Dora's Green
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Dora's Green questions
Is my home in Dora's Green listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Dora's Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Dora's Green is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Dora's Green as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t put a figure on it. Typical ranges are around 15 to 20 years for felt, 30 to 50 for EPDM and up to about 30 for GRP, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
We do not carry out asbestos surveys. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos, for example in cement roof sheets. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when you book.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Dora's Green?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What we are asked to look at in Dora's Green
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. Most people book a survey after a leak, before buying, or when they think the roof is getting old.
Common reasons to book include:
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Pools of water lying on the roof
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.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will the report include photos?
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
You can use the report to ask roofers to quote for the same work. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. You stay in control of who does the work and when.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.