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Flat Roof Survey in Farleigh
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings across Farleigh, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- A sagging deck under the covering
Flat roof survey in Farleigh: what you get
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. Built-up felt tends to blister and crack, asphalt crazes and splits, EPDM can lift at its laps, and GRP can crack at board joints and edge trims. Single-ply PVC and TPO roofs are checked at their welds, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. We’re frequently asked to look into water getting in at rooflights and edge trims that have lifted or split, on felt flat roofs, upstands and outlets and single-ply membranes.
Some older homes in villages like Farleigh are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Farleigh (CR6)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes an hour or two for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a small place like Farleigh, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We check the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it is 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.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Local flat roofs in Farleigh
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Next to the main roofs there is normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. With Addington Palace about 2.2 miles north, Farleigh sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently 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.
Take a building like Meridian High School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. For landlords with property near Upper Warlingham station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Farleigh is about 4 miles north-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Anywhere in Farleigh, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property. Farleigh is one of the places in Surrey where we work. You can also see our page for London.
Surveys in CR6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Farleigh Court Road and Old Farleigh Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Farleigh, we cover Chelsham (1 mile south), Fickleshole (1 mile east), Forestdale (1 mile north), New Addington (1 mile north-east) and Hamsey Green (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (10 miles west), Horley (12 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles west), Reigate (10 miles south-west) and Caterham (4 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Farleigh
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ledgers Wood and the streets around them. Farleigh’s nearest station is Upper Warlingham station, roughly 2.3 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Warlingham Park Hospital (0.6 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (3.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Farleigh includes Nore Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt roofs are common on older flats, walkways and commercial buildings. The survey checks for crazing, cracking, blistering and splits where the asphalt turns up the walls.
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs can last up to about 30 years when they’re laid well. Hairline cracks over board joints are an early warning we look out for.
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Questions from Farleigh
Is Farleigh within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do I find out if my home in Farleigh is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How quickly is the report sent?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Farleigh?
People go onto flat roofs for all sorts of reasons: cleaning windows, fitting aerials or air conditioning, or clearing gutters. Each visit can damage a covering not made for regular foot traffic. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
The streets around a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Prices for flat roof surveys in Farleigh
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Roof area
- Which survey package you book
- House, block, shop or office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Farleigh, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.