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Flat Roof Survey in Flexford
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in Flexford. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
How a flat roof survey works in Flexford
If the house you’re buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it’s worth knowing its condition before exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP often last longer. Our report records the covering, how it is holding up and any defects we can see, with a photo of every defect. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. Common reasons to book are failed seals around rooflight kerbs and raised blisters across the surface, on upstands and outlets, EPDM rubber and single-ply membranes.
Some older homes in villages like Flexford are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Flexford (GU3)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Flexford property owners
Getting the most from a flat roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
After the visit, we write up the report with photos 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, especially after the leaves fall. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and built-up roofs
The edges and upstands of a felt roof are normally where trouble starts. We check each one and photograph any that have split or pulled away.
EPDM rubber
Rubber roofs can shrink back from their edges or lift where the adhesive has failed. Any we find are noted and photographed.
Also near Flexford
What else we do in Flexford
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Flexford
About 0.8 miles south-east lies Wanborough Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Flexford has been built on. 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Wyke Primary School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. For landlords with property near Wanborough station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Bartholomew, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Flexford is about 4 miles east of Aldershot, in Surrey. Bookings from Flexford are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Flexford is one of the places in Surrey where we work for flat roof surveys.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: GU3. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Christmaspie Avenue, Orchard Close and Cull's Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Flexford, we cover Christmas Pie (1 mile south), Wanborough (1 mile south-east), Normandy (1 mile north), Willey Green (1 mile north-east) and Wyke (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (4 miles east), Woking (7 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north), Farnham (6 miles south-west), Egham (14 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
What’s near Flexford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ash Manor School. Flexford has its own railway station: Wanborough station. Nearby you’ll also find Guildford Hospital (2.6 miles east) and Guildford Castle (4.3 miles east). For a walk, there’s Ash Ranges and Hog's Back.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Older rural homes like those around Flexford can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that is safe.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a written report with photographs and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Flexford: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Flexford is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Flexford in the area you cover?
Yes, Flexford is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. A commercial roof usually takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it is large or complex, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
What this survey cannot tell you
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Flexford
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes