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Flat roof survey in Hammer, Surrey
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hammer. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Standing water left after rain
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Blocked or damaged outlets
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hammer
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
How a flat roof survey works in Hammer
A flat roof survey looks at the covering, the edges, the outlets and the details where the roof meets walls and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. If you’ve noticed dips that suggest the deck is deflecting and pools of water lying on the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on EPDM rubber, single-ply membranes and upstands and outlets alike.
Older buildings in small places like Hammer may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
The report records the flat roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Hammer (GU27)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
More services for Hammer
Flat and commercial roofs around Hammer
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Take a building like Woolmer Hill School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St. Stephen's Church, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. If you own a rental within reach of Haslemere station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Hammer is about 9 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. If you’re in Hammer, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Surrey, we cover Hammer and the places around it. There’s also a page for Guildford.
All of GU27 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets like Hammer Lane, Moor Road and Copse Road. Other places close to Hammer include Woolmer Hill (1 mile south), Hammer Bottom (1 mile west), Shottermill (1 mile east), Bramshott Chase (1 mile north) and Linchmere (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (9 miles north-east) and Farncombe (10 miles north-east).
What’s near Hammer
Around Hammer, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Prince of Wales pub and Camelsdale Primary School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Haslemere station, roughly 1.5 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Haslemere and District Hospital (2 miles east). Not far away are Lynchmere Commons and Wheeler's Down.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Hammer
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hammer?
Yes, Hammer is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Hammer as anywhere else.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hammer?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
We survey felt and built-up roofs, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply PVC and TPO. If you don’t know what your roof is, we’ll identify it on the day.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks normally begin, and photograph anything that could be letting water in. Where the source isn’t obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. Our survey covers the flat roof only. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report. Many buyers use it alongside a building survey.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
How the survey works
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Hammer, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We check the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Flat roofs can’t typically be seen from the street, so they’re often overlooked. Owners frequently learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. Regular surveys mean it will not come as a surprise. For older village homes like those around Hammer, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- A report with photos
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
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. Turnaround is within 48 hours for a Basic Survey, 24 to 48 hours for a Standard Survey and the same day for a Premium Survey.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.