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Flat Roof Survey in Hinchley Wood
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Hinchley Wood, with photos and a written report.
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Why get it checked now?
On a commercial building, a flat roof leak can disrupt tenants, staff and stock. Surveying the roof in good time means work can be planned and budgeted around the people who use the building. Blocked gutters on homes around Hinchley Wood overflow and soak walls, especially where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Hinchley Wood
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- An independent look at the roof
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Flat roof survey in Hinchley Wood: what you get
If the house you’re buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it’s worth knowing its condition before exchange. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP frequently last longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with photos of each. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. We are often asked to look into edge trims that have lifted or split and failed upstands where the roof meets a wall, across mastic asphalt, felt flat roofs and GRP fibreglass.
In a smaller place like Hinchley Wood, some flat roofs sit in the open, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Felt and bitumen also age in strong sun. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for, along with water that sits after rain. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Hinchley Wood (KT10, KT7)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The roof’s overall size
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The property’s address and postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the flat roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It typically takes an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In a smaller place like Hinchley Wood, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Flat and commercial roofs around Hinchley Wood
Hampton Court Palace, about 1.9 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hinchley Wood. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Hinchley Wood station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. If you live in an older home near Hinchley Wood Church, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. Shop and office owners around Bentall Centre may find that the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after.
Hinchley Wood is about 2 miles south-west of Surbiton, in Surrey. Surveys in Hinchley Wood work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Hinchley Wood is one of the places in Surrey we cover for flat roof surveys. London is in our area too.
Flat roof surveys in KT10 and KT7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Dorchester Close, Meadow Close and Manor Drive or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Hinchley Wood, we cover Weston Green (1 mile north-west), Thames Ditton (1 mile north), Ditton Hill (1 mile east), Long Ditton (1 mile north-east) and Claygate (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (4 miles south-east), Horley (15 miles south-east), Redhill (12 miles south-east) and Ewell (4 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Hinchley Wood
In Hinchley Wood, that means homes and buildings near The Greyhound pub, Hinchley Wood School and Shrewsbury House School and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Hinchley Wood itself: Hinchley Wood station. Well-known places in the area include Bentall Centre (2.8 miles north-east) and Metropolitan Police Mounted Branch Museum (1.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Hinchley Wood include The Lake and The Wood.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Hinchley Wood
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hinchley Wood?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Hinchley Wood as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Hinchley Wood is listed?
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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks normally begin, and photograph anything that could be letting water in. If the source is hidden, we may suggest a leak investigation or electronic leak detection.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we cannot see
A survey is a close look at the flat roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It is useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Get splits, lifted seams and loose trims seen to while they’re small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hinchley Wood
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.