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Flat roof survey in Egham Hythe, Surrey
Need a flat roof survey in Egham Hythe? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Standing water left after rain
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
About our flat roof survey in Egham Hythe
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can be seen safely: from the roof itself where that’s safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there is access. We don’t walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. Where any area can’t be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so the limits of the survey are clear. If you are worried about leaks around rooflights and upstands pulling away from walls, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on single-ply membranes, upstands and outlets and GRP fibreglass alike.
In smaller places like Egham Hythe, flat roofs are mostly on extensions, garages, porches and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let a good many water into the room below. What it is covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Egham Hythe (TW18, TW20, TW19)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and built-up roofs
Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, depending on how they were laid and looked after. Our report sets out its condition and the areas most at risk.
Mastic asphalt
Older asphalt can become brittle and crack as the roof moves. The report shows where it is cracking and how far it seems to extend.
Flat roof surveys around Egham Hythe
The wider area around Egham Hythe has a long history of building, with Botleys Mansion about 3.5 miles south. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Egham Hythe, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use.
The streets around a church like St Paul's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Landlords with a home close to Egham station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Egham Hythe is about 1 mile east of Egham, in Surrey. We carry out flat roof surveys in Egham Hythe for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Here we cover the TW18, TW20 and TW19 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Pond Road, Green Lane and Glebe Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Main roads around Egham Hythe include the A320. Other places close to Egham Hythe include Staines-upon-Thames (1 mile north-east), Egham (1 mile west), Thorpe (1 mile south), Hythe End (1 mile north-west) and Penton Hook (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles south), Woking (8 miles south), Camberley (11 miles south-west), Epsom (13 miles south-east), Ewell (13 miles south-east) and Walton-on-Thames (6 miles south-east).
Near you in Egham Hythe
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Magna Carta School, The Jolly Farmer Public House and The American School In England and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Egham station, about 1 mile west. Other landmarks nearby include Ashford Hospital (2.7 miles north-east) and Spelthorne Museum (0.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Egham Hythe include Gracious Pond and St Ann's Hill.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The roof’s overall size
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What to let us know when you contact us
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Signs you need a flat roof survey in Egham Hythe
Flat roofs swing between hot and cold more than most parts of a building. That movement pulls at seams, laps and the joints between boards, which can open splits and cracks over the years. Coverings that have hardened with age tend to suffer most.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Upstands pulling away from walls
For hotels and guest houses around Egham Hythe, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Before booking anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Are they insured for the work?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether VAT is added on top
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. A visit to a smaller place like Egham Hythe is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- 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.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Egham Hythe, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Book a survey every few years
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
For landlords and building managers, the report is a dated record of the roof’s condition. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Egham Hythe
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Common questions in Egham Hythe
Do you cover smaller places like Egham Hythe?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is my home in Egham Hythe listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks normally begin, and photograph anything that could be letting water in. If the source is hidden, we may suggest a leak investigation or electronic leak detection.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. Our survey covers the flat roof only. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 home survey or a structural engineer’s report. It often sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.