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Flat roof survey in Dormansland, Surrey
Flat roof surveys in Dormansland from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Leaks around rooflights
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and built-up roofs
Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, depending on how they were laid and looked after. We record how yours is doing and where it is weakest.
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. They’re inspected from safe positions and recorded with photos.
Flat roof survey in Dormansland
Flat roofs deal with rain in a very different way from pitched ones. Water lies on the surface for longer, so a small split or a blocked outlet can soon lead to a leak. We check the surface, the falls, the upstands and the edge trims, and we look for signs that water has reached the deck. That way, defects are found before they reach the room below. If you are worried about damaged trims at the roof edge and failed upstands where the roof meets a wall, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Dormansland 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. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Where we can’t see part of the flat roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Dormansland (RH7)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. It normally points to an outlet, the falls or a sagging deck, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
What you get with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Every finding written up with photos
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent view of the roof
Dormansland questions
Is my home in Dormansland listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Dormansland in the area you cover?
Yes, Dormansland is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. The written report follows by email.
How do I book a survey in Dormansland?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll suggest the right survey. Surveys run seven days a week.
How quickly is the report sent?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
What affects the price in Dormansland
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Which survey package you book
- House, block, shop or office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What to let us know when you contact us
We will usually ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Places near Dormansland
Other services in Dormansland
Honest limits
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere like Dormansland needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s 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.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What a flat roof survey looks like in Dormansland
About 3.2 miles south-east lies Hammerwood Park, a reminder of how long the area around Dormansland has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, 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.
If you let a flat or house near Dormans station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. If you live in an older home near St John the Evangelist, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. If you look after a building such as Dormansland Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Dormansland is about 3 miles north of East Grinstead, in Surrey. Wherever you are in Dormansland, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Dormansland is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover for flat roof surveys. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the RH7 postcode area for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Dormans High Street, Locks Meadow and Newhache or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Dormans Park (1 mile south-west), Lingfield (1 mile north-west), Felcourt (1 mile west), Lingfield Common (2 miles north-west) and Hammerwood (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Horley (8 miles west), Redhill (9 miles north-west), Reigate (10 miles north-west), Caterham (10 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles west) and Oxted (6 miles north).
Landmarks near Dormansland
Around Dormansland, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Old House at Home, Centenary Fields and Lingfield College and the streets around them. The closest station to Dormansland is Dormans station, about 0.6 miles south-west. A little further out are Haxted Watermill Museum (2.2 miles north-east) and Hever Castle (5 miles east). The countryside around Dormansland includes Hedgecourt Lake.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Dormansland
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 around your tenants.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.