Surrey · London and the South East
Great Burgh Flat Roof Survey
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Great Burgh, with photos and a written report.
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Outlets that hold water back
- A sagging deck under the covering
How a flat roof survey works in Great Burgh
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photographs and written recommendations. For moisture detection and a structural check, the Standard Survey starts from £250. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. Common reasons to book are loose or cracked edge trims and blistering in felt or asphalt, across GRP fibreglass, felt flat roofs and mastic asphalt.
In smaller places like Great Burgh, flat roofs are mostly on extensions, garages, porches and dormers. They’re small, but a leak over a kitchen extension can do a lot of harm. What it’s covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Great Burgh (KT18, KT17, KT20)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Great Burgh
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Great Burgh. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Checking the roof from the ground
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: 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.
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.
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
Do you need a flat roof survey in Great Burgh?
Buyers often book after their home survey suggests a closer look at a flat roof. Owners and managing agents use a survey to plan upkeep, or ahead of a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photos.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- A sagging deck under the covering
Anyone responsible for a site like Shawley Community Primary School will know that schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How long the report takes to arrive
Local flat roofs in Great Burgh
About 3 miles north lies Fitznells Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Great Burgh has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. 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 own a rental within reach of Tattenham Corner station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Mark, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Great Burgh is about 2 miles south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. We cover Great Burgh and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Surrey, we cover Great Burgh and the places around it. You can also see our page for London.
We survey roofs across KT18, KT17 and KT20 for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Upland Drive, Upland Way and Downland Way or anywhere close by, we can survey it. You’ll find Great Burgh on the B290 and B2221, so it’s easy for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Tattenham Corner (1 mile west), Burgh Heath (1 mile east), Epsom Downs (1 mile north-west), Nork (1 mile north-east) and Langley Vale (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (15 miles west), Woking (15 miles west), Horley (10 miles south), Redhill (6 miles south-east), Ewell (3 miles north) and Reigate (5 miles south).
What’s near Great Burgh
In Great Burgh, that means homes and buildings near Merland Rise Recreational Ground, Aberdour School and The Beacon School and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Great Burgh itself: Tattenham Corner station. Other landmarks nearby include The Ashley Centre (2.1 miles north-west) and Cockney Museum (3.7 miles north). Open spaces near Great Burgh include Cuddington Meadows and Colley Hill.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a flat roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- 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
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so others can follow it without going up to look.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. You’ll spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
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How it works
There isn’t 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. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. In a smaller place like Great Burgh, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We look at the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Great Burgh
Do you cover Great Burgh?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Great Burgh is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Is Great Burgh within the area you cover?
Yes, Great Burgh is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. The report names the covering and explains its condition.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us as you book.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
There’s no honest way to give an exact number of years. Typical ranges are around 15 to 20 years for felt, 30 to 50 for EPDM and up to about 30 for GRP, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.