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Flat roof survey in Green Cross, Surrey
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. Flat roof surveys in Green Cross, with photos and a clear written report.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Splits, cracks and crazing
How a flat roof survey works in Green Cross
A flat roof does not shed water the way a pitched roof does. Water lies on the surface for longer, so a small split or a blocked outlet can soon lead to a leak. We check the surface, the falls, the upstands and the edge trims, and we look for signs that water has reached the deck. The aim is to find problems before they show up as a stain on a ceiling. We survey felt flat roofs, upstands and outlets and single-ply membranes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are a sagging deck under the covering and outlets that hold water back.
In a village or hamlet like Green Cross, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Green Cross (GU10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Green Cross
A flat roof lies open to sun, rain and frost, and water drains off it slowly. Over the years, coverings harden, crack and start to come away at the edges. People normally call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
Anyone responsible for a site like St John's CofE Aided Infant School will know that schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their track record with similar roofs
Nearby places to Green Cross
What else we do in Green Cross
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Green Cross
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. 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 frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St John the Evangelist, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. Landlords with a home close to Haslemere station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Green Cross is about 5 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Green Cross can all book flat roof surveys. Our Surrey coverage includes Green Cross. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Flat roof surveys in GU10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you’re just outside Green Cross, we cover Churt (1 mile west), Whitmoor Vale (1 mile south-west), Beacon Hill (1 mile south-east), Barford (1 mile south-west) and Crosswater (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (15 miles north-east), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (5 miles north), Frimley (12 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south-east).
What’s near Green Cross
In Green Cross, that means homes and buildings near Crossways Inn and The Flashes, among other places. Green Cross’s nearest station is Haslemere station, about 3.7 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (3.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Gibbet Hill and Farnham Heath.
Questions from Green Cross
Is Green Cross within the area you cover?
Yes. Green Cross is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Green Cross is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes about one to two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. You will then get the report by email.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. It is a survey of the flat roof. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 home survey or a structural engineer’s report. Many buyers use it alongside a building survey.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Look for standing water a day after rain
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. It is written in plain English, with a photo of each defect, so others can follow it without going up to look.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
What affects the price in Green Cross
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Which survey package you book
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
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.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- What made you get in touch
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Every survey is priced before it is 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.
How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Older rural homes like those around Green Cross can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.