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Flat roof survey in Esher, Surrey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings around Esher, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Cracked or split membrane
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
How we price flat roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How big the roof is
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How a flat roof survey works in Esher
If the house you’re buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it’s worth knowing its condition before exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP often last longer. Our report records the covering, how it is holding up and any defects we can see, with a photo of every defect. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. Typical surveys look at a sagging deck under the covering and loose or cracked edge trims, across mastic asphalt, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Esher can be more exposed, particularly where nothing shelters them, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Felt and bitumen also age in strong sun. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away, along with water that sits after rain. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Esher (KT10, KT7, KT8)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Esher
People go onto flat roofs for all sorts of reasons: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. Each visit can damage a covering not made for regular foot traffic. Fixings added through the covering frequently start leaks too.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Cracked or split membrane
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
If you own a rental within reach of Esher station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What experience they bring
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it makes changes easy to spot at the next survey.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Places near Esher
More services for Esher
Landlord and commercial surveys in Esher
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.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Common questions in Esher
Is Esher in the area you cover?
Yes, Esher is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Is Esher within the area you cover?
Yes. Esher is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
We don’t test for asbestos. If we see materials that could contain it, such as cement sheets on a building from before 2000, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when 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 with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Local flat roofs in Esher
About 1.8 miles south-west lies The Homewood, a reminder of how long the area around Esher has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many 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 live in an older home near St George's Church, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. Anyone responsible for a site like Milbourne Lodge School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Esher is about 5 miles north-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Wherever you are in Esher, we can come and survey your property. Our Surrey coverage includes Esher and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: KT10, KT7 and KT8. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on High Street, Station Road and Warren Close and the roads around them. Main roads around Esher include the A244 and A307. If you’re just outside Esher, we cover West End (1 mile south-west), Lower Green (1 mile north), Hinchley Wood (1 mile east), Claygate (1 mile south-east) and Weston Green (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (12 miles south-west), Woking (10 miles west), Epsom (5 miles south-east), Redhill (12 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles east) and Egham (9 miles north-west).
Around Esher
In Esher, that means homes and buildings near Albert Arms, Esher Church of England High School and Claremont Park, among other places. Esher’s nearest station is Esher station, about 0.8 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Chessington Castle Hill (3.2 miles east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (2.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Esher includes Jubilee Wood and The Lake.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes about one to two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Esher, 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.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Tell us about parking before the day
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.