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Farley Green Flat Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in Farley Green, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Cracked or split membrane
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
About our flat roof survey in Farley Green
Water through a flat roof does not always come in where the stain is. It can run along the deck from a split, an open lap or a failed upstand some distance away. 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. We survey EPDM rubber, upstands and outlets and felt flat roofs, and people most often book us about failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and splits and cracks in the covering.
Somewhere as small as Farley Green, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Farley Green (GU5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roofs in Farley Green
In Surrey, older roofs are frequently 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 fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. The wider area around Farley Green has a long history of building, with Chilworth Manor about 2.7 miles north-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Chilworth station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Farley Green is about 5 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. We carry out flat roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Farley Green and the surrounding area. Farley Green is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work.
We work across GU5 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Ride Lane, Shophouse Lane and August Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Peaslake (2 miles east), Holmbury St Mary (3 miles east), Pitland Street (3 miles east), Ewhurst (4 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles north-west), Woking (9 miles north-west), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Horley (14 miles east) and Redhill (14 miles east).
Near you in Farley Green
In Farley Green, that means homes and buildings near King William IV Public House and Cucknell's Wood and the streets around them. The closest station to Farley Green is Chilworth station, about 2.3 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Abinger Castle (3.3 miles east) and Shere Museum (1.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Farley Green include St Martha's Hill and Combe Bottom.
Also near Farley Green
Also in Farley Green
Landlords, agents and block managers in Farley Green
Landlords, agents and building managers in Farley Green and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Questions from Farley Green
Is Farley Green in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Farley Green listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when booking.
What we look for on each type of roof
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. They’re inspected from safe positions and recorded with photos.
EPDM rubber
Rubber roofs can shrink back from their edges or lift where the adhesive has failed. We record any we can see, with photographs.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Farley Green
The surface of a flat roof heats up and cools down far more than the rooms below. That movement pulls at seams, laps and the joints between boards, and in time it can open up splits and cracks. Coverings that have hardened with age tend to suffer most.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
If you live in an older home near St Michael, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Before you book anyone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Are they insured for the work?
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Farley Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- 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.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Farley Green, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.