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Flat Roof Survey in Dunsfold
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Dunsfold, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Somewhere as small as Dunsfold, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
About our flat roof survey in Dunsfold
If the house you are buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it is worth knowing its condition before exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP often go on for longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with a photo of every defect. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. If you’re worried about damaged trims at the roof edge and splits, cracks and crazing, we can find out what’s behind it, on felt flat roofs, GRP fibreglass and mastic asphalt alike.
Somewhere as small as Dunsfold, 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. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Dunsfold (GU8)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a close look at the flat roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
Dunsfold: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Dunsfold?
Yes. Dunsfold is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you cover Dunsfold?
Yes, Dunsfold is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
What happens next?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
We don’t carry out asbestos surveys. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos, for instance in cement roof sheets. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
We check the whole roof, since water can travel before it shows inside. Every split, lap, upstand, outlet and rooflight we can see is looked at. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
We confirm the exact price before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- House, block, shop or office
For a price for your roof in Dunsfold, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Useful tips for Dunsfold property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Why get it checked now?
If you are buying, find out about the flat roof before you exchange. After that, the cost of any work is yours. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. Around Dunsfold, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book us in Dunsfold
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 98% customer satisfaction
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Flat roofs in Dunsfold
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Witley station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. The streets around a church like Church of St Mary and All Saints are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes 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.
Dunsfold is about 9 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We provide flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Dunsfold and the surrounding area. Our Surrey coverage includes Dunsfold. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Here we cover the GU8 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Streets in the area include Binhams Meadow, Dunsfold Common Road and Nugent Close, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Loxhill (1 mile north), Hascombe (2 miles north), Alfold Crossways (2 miles south-east), Elmbridge Village (2 miles north-east) and Grafham (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles north), Woking (14 miles north), Farnham (12 miles north-west), Dorking (13 miles north-east), Frimley (15 miles north-west) and Haslemere (7 miles west).
Landmarks near Dunsfold
In Dunsfold, that means homes and buildings near Fir Tree Copse and The Sun Inn Public House, among other places. Dunsfold’s nearest station is Witley station, roughly 3.8 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Milford Hospital (4.3 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Lower Lake and Hydon's Ball.