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Flat roof survey in East Horsley, Surrey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for East Horsley, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Loose or cracked edge trims
What we look for on each type of roof
EPDM rubber
A rubber roof can last 30 to 50 years, provided its details were done well. Those details are where we focus.
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt has no laps, so its weak points are cracks and the skirtings at walls and upstands. We record any crazing or splits and where water may be getting in.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in East Horsley
Water through a flat roof doesn’t always come in where the stain is. It may start at a split, a lifted seam or a failed upstand well away from the damp patch. That’s why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, and photograph anything that could let water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. If you’ve noticed cracked or split membrane and damaged trims at the roof edge, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Outbuildings, garden rooms and garages in places like East Horsley frequently have flat roofs of their own. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. It’s worth mentioning them when you book, so the visit can include them. Felt, rubber and GRP coverings on garages and outbuildings age in just the same way as the main roof’s.
The report records the flat roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- East Horsley (KT24, KT11)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around East Horsley, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We look at the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
Common questions in East Horsley
Is my home in East Horsley listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like East Horsley?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it’s agreed before booking.
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.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
There is no honest way to give an exact number of years. 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 survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Nearby places to East Horsley
Also in East Horsley
How we price flat roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The shape of the roof and its details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
For a price for your roof in East Horsley, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
When to book a survey in East Horsley
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 frequently the first things to fail.
Look out for signs like these:
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
If you look after a building such as The Raleigh School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Questions to ask before you book
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
What a flat roof survey looks like in East Horsley
About 2.3 miles south-west lies Hatchlands Park, a reminder of how long the area around East Horsley has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, 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. In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Martin, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start. Landlords with a home close to Horsley station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
East Horsley is about 5 miles west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. East Horsley is one of many places we visit across Surrey. Across Surrey, we cover East Horsley. Guildford is in our area too.
Every address in KT24 and KT11 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Glendene Avenue, Cobham Way and High Park Avenue, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around East Horsley: West Horsley (1 mile west), Effingham (1 mile east), Ockham (2 miles north-west), East Clandon (3 miles south-west) and Ripley (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles west), Woking (7 miles north-west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (8 miles north-east), Horley (13 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles east).
What’s near East Horsley
We work in homes and buildings around Howard of Effingham School, The Forest and the Highlands and Duke Of Wellington Public House, among other places. There’s a railway station in East Horsley itself: Horsley station. Nearby you will also find Send and Ripley History Society Museum (3.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Papercourt Marshes and Boldermere Lake.