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Flat Roof Survey in Frimley
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Frimley from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Outlets that hold water back
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Frimley
Is my home in Frimley listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is there anything to prepare before you come to Frimley?
Mostly, it is about access: the loft hatch, any locked gates and where to park in Frimley. It also helps to know about any leaks or earlier repairs.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. The report names the covering and explains its condition.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Do you go up onto the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. If not, we use safe viewpoints and look inside, and we note any area we couldn’t see. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Every split, lap, upstand, outlet and rooflight we can see is looked at. If the cause can’t be seen, we will say so and suggest what would help.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Frimley
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: from the roof itself where that’s safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there is access. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. If part of the roof can’t be seen or reached safely, the report says so, so the limits of the survey are clear. If you’ve noticed dips that suggest the deck is deflecting and water getting in at rooflights, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on GRP fibreglass, felt flat roofs and EPDM rubber alike.
In a town like Frimley, flat roofs are common on rear extensions, garages, porches and dormers. Many are felt, and newer ones may be EPDM rubber or GRP. Ponding water, splits along the edges and lifting upstands are the usual warning signs. Water that sits for days after rain is often the first sign a flat roof needs attention.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Frimley (GU16, GU15)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What else we do in Frimley
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Frimley
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Why it is worth a survey now in Frimley
A small split in a flat roof is usually a modest job when it’s found early. Leave it, and water can get into the insulation and deck, which can turn a patch into a replacement. A survey now shows which you’re dealing with. On a house in a town like Frimley, wet loft insulation stops working and can stay damp for a long time. That’s an extra cost on top of the roof work itself.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- Prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Flat roof surveys around Frimley
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Landlords with a home close to Frimley station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you look after a building such as Lakeside Primary School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. Take an older house close to St. Peter's Church: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Frimley is about 1 mile south of Camberley, in Surrey. Roofs in Frimley get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. Frimley is one of the places in Surrey where we work for flat roof surveys. Guildford is in our area too.
Surveys in GU16 and GU15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Church Road, Frimley High Street and Station Road. With the A325 and B311 close by, Frimley is simple for us to get to for flat roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Frimley Green (1 mile south), Deepcut (1 mile east), Camberley (1 mile north), Watchmoor (2 miles north-west) and York Town (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (8 miles south-east), Woking (7 miles east), Farnham (8 miles south), Egham (11 miles north-east), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles east) and Staines-upon-Thames (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Frimley
We work in homes and buildings around Tomlinscote School, The White Hart Public House and Frimley Lodge Park. Frimley’s nearest station is Frimley station, about 0.7 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Frimley Park Hospital (0.6 miles north-west) and Surrey Heath Museum (1.9 miles north). The countryside around Frimley includes Danger Hill and Wildmoor Heath.
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
What we look for on each type of roof
EPDM rubber
A rubber roof can last 30 to 50 years, provided its details were done well. We look closely at each of those details.
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt has no laps, so its weak points are cracks and the skirtings at walls and upstands. Our report notes crazing, cracks and any likely entry points.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. For a visit in Frimley, we need access to the loft, any rooms with leaks or stains, and the outside of the building. If there’s a side gate or a rear garden, let us know how to reach it. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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’s access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking 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.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.