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Flat roof survey in Fernhill, Surrey
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you spend money on it. We carry out flat roof surveys in Fernhill, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Ponding water that does not drain away
Flat roof survey in Fernhill: what you get
If the house you’re buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it’s worth knowing its condition before exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP often go on for longer. Our report records the covering, how it’s holding up and any defects we can see, with photographs of each. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. Common reasons to book are signs of deflection in the roof deck and gaps at upstands and abutments, on GRP fibreglass, single-ply membranes and mastic asphalt.
Some older homes in villages like Fernhill are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
If any part of the flat roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Fernhill (RH6)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for flat roof surveys in Fernhill
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Roof area
- Height and safe access
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Anything about access we should know
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Flat and commercial roofs around Fernhill
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. 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. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Bartholomew, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Oakwood School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Fernhill is about 2 miles south-east of Horley, in Surrey. Whether the building in Fernhill is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Surrey, we cover Fernhill.
Here we cover the RH6 postcode area for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Peeks Brook Lane and Donkey Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Fernhill: Burstow (1 mile east), Shipley Bridge (1 mile south), Tinsley Green (1 mile south-west), Keeper's Corner (1 mile east) and Copthorne (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Epsom (14 miles north-west), Redhill (6 miles north), Ewell (15 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north-west), Caterham (9 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Fernhill
In Fernhill, that means homes and buildings near The Shipley Bridge pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Gatwick Airport station, about 1 mile west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include County Mall (3.6 miles south-west) and Langley Green Hospital (2.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Fernhill includes Hedgecourt Lake.
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Fernhill often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What we can’t see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
Also in Fernhill
Questions from Fernhill
Do you cover smaller places like Fernhill?
Yes, Fernhill is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Fernhill is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Fernhill
Flat roofs swing between hot and cold more than most parts of a building. That movement pulls at seams, laps and the joints between boards, which can open splits and cracks over the years. Coverings that have hardened with age tend to suffer most.
We are often asked to look at:
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
For businesses in and around places such as County Mall, flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, giving you a chance to go through what we found.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. Water that can drain away does far less harm than water that sits.