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Flat roof survey in Farnham, Surrey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Farnham, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Raised blisters across the surface
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Farnham
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: from the roof itself where that is safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there’s access. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. If part of the roof can’t be seen or reached safely, the report says so, so you know exactly what was covered. We survey upstands and outlets, mastic asphalt and GRP fibreglass, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cracked or split membrane and pools of water lying on the roof.
In a town like Farnham, flat roofs are common on rear extensions, garages, porches and dormers. Many are felt, and newer ones may be EPDM rubber or GRP. The usual warning signs are standing water, splits and edges coming away. Standing water days after rain often shows a flat roof needs attention.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Farnham (GU9, GU10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local flat roofs in Farnham
Farnham Castle, about 0.6 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Farnham. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung 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.
If you live in an older home near St Joan of Arc's Church, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Farnham College, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Farnham is about 6 miles south of Farnborough, in Surrey. Surveys in Farnham work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small. There is also a page for Guildford.
We work across GU9 and GU10 for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Barncroft, Approach Road and Saxon Croft or anywhere close by, we can help. Farnham is on the A31 and A287, which makes it simple to reach. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Compton (1 mile east), Hale (1 mile north), Upper Hale (2 miles north), Runfold (2 miles east) and Heath End (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (8 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (14 miles east). Farnham is one of the larger places we cover in Surrey.
What’s near Farnham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Moor Park, William Cobbett Public House and Weydon School, among other places. Farnham has its own railway station: Farnham station. Nearby you will also find Museum of Farnham (less than half a mile north-west) and Farnham Castle (0.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Farnham Park and Aunt's Pool.
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. For a home in Farnham, the main things we need are a way into the loft, a route to the back garden and somewhere to park. Someone needs to let us in, so let us know who that will be.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it is safe to do so.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Common questions in Farnham
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near Farnham?
Yes. As well as homes, we check flat roofs on offices, hotels, blocks of flats and commercial units. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for the building.
Do you cover Farnham?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Farnham as anywhere else.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
What if it rains on the day?
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, and we’d agree another day.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, let us know when you book.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
What affects the price in Farnham
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
What a flat roof survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
Useful tips for Farnham property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of what we found. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, particularly after the leaves fall. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
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Do you need a flat roof survey in Farnham?
The details are often 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.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
Hotels and guest houses near Farnham can’t easily close rooms for a leak, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Before you book anyone
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What exactly goes into their report
- What insurance they carry