Surrey · London and the South East
Fetcham Flat Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Fetcham. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Loose or cracked edge trims
Common questions in Fetcham
Is Fetcham within the area you cover?
Yes, Fetcham is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is my home in Fetcham listed or in a conservation area?
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.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re 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.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks normally begin, and photograph anything that could be letting water in. If the source is hidden, we may suggest a leak investigation or electronic leak detection.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
Our survey does not include asbestos testing. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos, for example in cement roof sheets. We note anything that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check it before it’s disturbed.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
How a flat roof survey works in Fetcham
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. Knowing what you have and how it’s doing helps you plan what comes next. We survey felt flat roofs, EPDM rubber and GRP fibreglass, and common reasons people get in touch are outlets choked with leaves and silt and failed upstands where the roof meets a wall.
Around a smaller place like Fetcham, flat roofs usually cover extensions, garages and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let a good many water into the room below. Knowing the covering and how it was laid tells you what to expect from it, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Fetcham (KT22, KT23)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roof surveys in Fetcham: local notes
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. Polesden Lacey, about 2.4 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Fetcham. 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.
For landlords with property near Leatherhead station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Take an older house close to Church of St. Mary: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Fetcham is about 5 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Wherever you are in Fetcham, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small. There is also a page for Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: KT22 and KT23. You’ll find streets such as The Street, Bell Lane and Gatesden Road, and we cover them all. Fetcham sits on or near the B2122, so getting to you is simple. We also cover Great Bookham (1 mile south-west), Leatherhead (1 mile east), Mickleham (2 miles south-east), Little Bookham (2 miles south-west) and Westhumble (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (10 miles west), Woking (10 miles west), Epsom (5 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles south-east) and Ewell (6 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Fetcham
We work in homes and buildings around River Mole LNR, Therfield School and Yehudi Menuhin School. For rail, the closest station is Leatherhead station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Headley Court (3.4 miles east) and Betchworth Castle (4.5 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Claremont Lake and Box Hill.
Towns and villages near Fetcham
Also in Fetcham
Different roofs, different checks
Rooflights and upstands
We don’t walk on rooflights or fragile sheeting, and we treat older rooflights as fragile. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
Felt and built-up roofs
Many extensions, garages and dormers have a felt roof laid in layers. The survey checks for blisters, cracks, open laps and bare patches where the surfacing has worn.
Why it is worth a survey now in Fetcham
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a flat roof is before contracts are exchanged. Once you’ve exchanged, any work on the roof is down to you. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. Arranging work in a smaller place like Fetcham is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Fetcham
- Package prices that include VAT
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
How it works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a survey in Fetcham, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You tell us 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.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Fetcham
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
What we are asked to look at in Fetcham
Water that doesn’t drain sits on the roof and speeds up wear. Blocked outlets, poor falls and a sagging deck are the usual causes. Leaves and silt from nearby trees can soon choke an outlet.
Signs worth acting on include:
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Ponding water that does not drain away
Take a building like Oakfield Junior School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Before booking anyone
- What exactly goes into their report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether VAT is added on top
What affects the price in Fetcham
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Roof area
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The address and postcode of the property
- The kind of building and roof involved
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.