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Flat roof survey in Hoe, Surrey
Flat roof surveys in Hoe, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Standing water left after rain
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
How a flat roof survey works in Hoe
A flat roof survey looks at the covering, the edges, the outlets and the details where the roof meets walls and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. 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 photographs and our recommendations. If you’ve noticed signs of deflection in the roof deck and water getting in at rooflights, we can find out what’s behind it.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Hoe take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Hoe (GU5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos. On timing, it normally takes about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. For a village or hamlet like Hoe, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that is safe.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply membranes
Many offices, units and newer flats have a single-ply PVC or TPO roof. The survey looks at welded seams, edges, fixings and signs of damage.
EPDM rubber
An EPDM rubber roof is normally one large sheet, bonded to the deck. The survey looks at laps, edge trims, corners and signs of puncture.
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What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
We confirm the exact price before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
- Basic, Standard or Premium
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Hoe?
Flat roofs often get walked on for other jobs: cleaning windows, fitting aerials or air conditioning, or clearing gutters. Each visit can damage a covering not made for regular foot traffic. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mark, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey won’t cover
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Why it’s worth a survey now in Hoe
By the time a flat roof leak shows indoors, water has already passed through the roof build-up. We can pick up worn covering and failing details sooner, so you can plan the work rather than react to it. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before you book.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Surveys seven days a week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Hoe
Is Hoe within the area you cover?
Yes. Hoe is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hoe?
Yes, Hoe is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Hoe as anywhere else.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when booking.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply roofs are all covered. Not sure what yours is? We’ll tell you in the report.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Hoe?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Hoe
Historic houses such as Hatchlands Park, about 4 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Hoe goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you own a rental within reach of Gomshall station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Hoe is about 5 miles west of Dorking, in Surrey. Anywhere in Hoe, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property. Across Surrey, we cover Hoe and the places around it. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in GU5 is within our area for flat roof surveys. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Fulvens, Pursers Lane and Crest Hill and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Hoe: Sutton Abinger (1 mile east), Abinger Hammer (1 mile north), Gomshall (1 mile north), Abinger (1 mile east) and Little London (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Camberley (15 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east) and Redhill (12 miles east).
What’s near Hoe
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Colekitchen Down and The Volunteer pub. The nearest railway station is Gomshall station, about 1.1 miles north. Nearby you will also find Mesolithic Museum (1.5 miles east) and St. Luke’s Hospital (5.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Silent Pool and Leith Hill.