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Flat Roof Survey in Fernhurst
Flat roof surveys in Fernhurst and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Leaks around rooflights
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
Flat roof survey in Fernhurst: what you get
A flat roof doesn’t shed water the way a pitched roof does. Because rain sits on it for longer, a small split, an open seam or a blocked outlet matters more. We check the surface, the falls, the upstands and the edge trims, and we note any sign that the deck below has got wet. That way, defects are found before they reach the room below. If you’ve noticed blocked or damaged outlets and gaps at upstands and abutments, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Fernhurst, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Fernhurst (GU27)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Fernhurst
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How we price flat roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Height and safe access
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices quoted always include 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.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- What made you get in touch
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Book a survey every few years
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
Buyers can take the findings back to the seller or the agent. You might ask for work to be done before completion, or discuss the price, depending on what we found.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. Most frequently it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and each wet season wears the covering further. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Fernhurst
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Flat roof surveys in Fernhurst: local notes
Cowdray House, about 4.3 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Fernhurst. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If you look after a building such as Fernhurst Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Margaret, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear. If you let a flat or house near Haslemere station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Fernhurst is about 10 miles east of Petersfield, in Surrey. Roofs in Fernhurst get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. We cover towns and villages across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford.
We work across the GU27 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Streets in the area include Church Road, Merle Way and Bishops Close, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Fernhurst: Kingsley Green (1 mile north), Woolmer Hill (2 miles north-west), Linchmere (2 miles north-west), Redford (3 miles south-west) and Haslemere (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Guildford (15 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles north-east), Ash (14 miles north), Godalming (10 miles north-east) and Farncombe (11 miles north-east).
Around Fernhurst
The nearest railway station is Haslemere station, about 2.7 miles north. Nearby you will also find Haslemere and District Hospital (2.9 miles north). Not far away are Blackdown and Cooksbridge Meadow.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about one to two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Around Fernhurst, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Common questions in Fernhurst
Is Fernhurst in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Fernhurst?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Standing water a day or two after rain typically needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. The survey looks at each and records the likely cause.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. It’s a survey of the flat roof. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report. Many buyers use it alongside a building survey.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.