Surrey · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Forest Green, Surrey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings across Forest Green, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. In a small place like Forest Green, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Where there is safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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About our flat roof survey in Forest Green
If the house you are buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it is worth knowing its condition before exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP frequently go on for longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with a photo of every defect. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. We’re often asked to look into water getting in at rooflights and upstands pulling away from walls, across GRP fibreglass, EPDM rubber and felt flat roofs.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Forest Green take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, typically show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Forest Green (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, giving you a chance to go through what we found.
Get splits, lifted seams and loose trims seen to while they’re small. A flat roof that’s looked after between surveys normally lasts longer.
What affects the price in Forest Green
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Roof area
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to let us know when you contact us
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Anything about access we should know
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Forest Green
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
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Forest Green: your questions answered
Is my home in Forest Green listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Forest Green?
Yes, Forest Green is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How fast do I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Ponding is worth looking into. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and it wears the covering faster. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
What a flat roof survey does not cover
It’s a careful look at the flat roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Forest Green
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
Flat roof surveys in Forest Green: local notes
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. 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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you let a flat or house near Ockley station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Forest Green is about 6 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Forest Green can all book flat roof surveys. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. Crawley is in our area too.
Every address in RH5 is within our area for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Horsham Road and Ockley Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Forest Green, we cover Ockley (2 miles south-east), Abinger Bottom (2 miles north), Coldharbour (2 miles north-east), Friday Street (3 miles north) and Abinger Common (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (10 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (11 miles north-east) and Ewell (15 miles north-east).
Near you in Forest Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Parrot pub and Wallis Wood, among other places. Forest Green’s nearest station is Ockley station, about 2.6 miles east. A little further out are Abinger Castle (2.9 miles north) and Mesolithic Museum (2.9 miles north). Not far away are Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
When to book a survey in Forest Green
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.
Common reasons to book include:
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Leaks around rooflights
- Loose or cracked edge trims
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Holy Trinity, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether VAT is added on top