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Flat roof survey in Ewshot, Surrey
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you spend money on it. We carry out flat roof surveys in Ewshot, with photos and a clear written report.
- Outlets that hold water back
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Pools of water lying on the roof
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The roof’s overall size
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What to tell us when you get in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where the property is, with the postcode
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Flat roof survey in Ewshot
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. The survey notes any ponding, the state of each outlet and any dips that hint at a sagging deck. If the deck itself looks like a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. If you are worried about failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Ewshot, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Ewshot (GU10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and built-up roofs
On felt, the upstands and edge details frequently fail before the main surface. Every upstand and edge is looked at, with photos of any that have lifted or cracked.
EPDM rubber
Lifting at the edges and loose areas of membrane are common EPDM problems. We record any we can see, with photos.
Honest limits
A survey is a careful look at the flat roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ewshot
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Ewshot. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Flat roofs in Ewshot
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. About 1.9 miles south-east lies Farnham Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Ewshot has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Shop and office owners around Hart Shopping Centre may find that a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks. Anyone responsible for a site like St Nicholas' School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Ewshot is about 2 miles south of Fleet, in Surrey. Ewshot is one of many places we visit across Surrey, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. Guildford is in our area too.
Every address in GU10 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Woodpecker Close, Nuthatch Close and Church Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Warren Corner (1 mile south-west), Redlands (1 mile west), Dora's Green (1 mile south), Hog Hatch (1 mile south-east) and Crondall (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north-east), Farnham (3 miles south-east), Frimley (7 miles north-east) and Haslemere (12 miles south-east).
Around Ewshot
We work in homes and buildings around Basingbourne Park, The Windmill pub and Farnham Heath End School and the streets around them. Ewshot’s nearest station is Farnham station, roughly 2.6 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Farnham (2.2 miles south-east) and Fleet Community Hospital (3.4 miles north). Open spaces near Ewshot include Beacon Hill and Farnham Park.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Around Ewshot, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Ewshot
The details are frequently where a flat roof lets go first. Upstands, trims, outlets and rooflight kerbs each move and weather in their own way. If they were rushed when the roof was laid, they’re frequently the first things to fail.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Loose or cracked edge trims
Landlords with a home close to Farnham station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Before you book anyone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Is VAT included in the price?
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Ewshot: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Ewshot is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Ewshot?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Ewshot as anywhere else.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
There’s 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 test old roof sheets for asbestos?
Our survey doesn’t include asbestos testing. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
Do you go up onto the roof?
It depends on what’s safe: on the roof where it is safe, and from windows, nearby vantage points and inside. We never walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.