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Flat roof survey in Horne, Surrey
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Horne. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Standing water left after rain
Flat roof survey in Horne: what you get
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. For moisture detection and a structural check, the Standard Survey starts from £250. On a flat roof, moisture readings can help show whether water has got under the covering. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. We are frequently asked to look into damaged trims at the roof edge and pools of water lying on the roof, across GRP fibreglass, EPDM rubber and mastic asphalt.
Older buildings in small places like Horne may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. 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.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- Horne (RH6)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Book a survey every few years
- Look for standing water a day after rain
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It explains the covering, its condition and every defect, and what we recommend. 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.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.
Flat roofs in Horne
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your 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, so the council is the place to ask. 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. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. For landlords with property near Godstone station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Horne is about 4 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. If you are in Horne, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Horne is one of the places in Surrey where we work. Crawley is in our area too.
Surveys in RH6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Church Road and Whitewood Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Horne: Whitewood (1 mile north-east), Blindley Heath (1 mile north-east), Newchapel (2 miles south-east), Lingfield Common (3 miles east) and Domewood (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles west), Redhill (5 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles north-west) and Caterham (7 miles north).
What’s near Horne
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Jolly Farmer pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Godstone station, about 2.6 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find East Surrey Hospital (4.2 miles north-west) and Bletchingley Castle (3.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Bay Pond and Hedgecourt Lake.
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. The survey normally takes an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Somewhere as small as Horne, 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.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
FAQs for Horne
Will you come out to Horne?
Yes. Horne is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Horne?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
We do not carry out asbestos surveys. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. We note anything that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check it before it’s disturbed.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. We look closely at the flat roof rather than the whole building. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
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 will tell you in the report.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Horne?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
What a flat roof survey does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
Leave it or get it looked at?
Flat roofs can’t typically be seen from the street, so they’re frequently overlooked. Owners often learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. A survey every few years stops that from catching you out. For older village homes like those around Horne, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Also in Horne
How the survey changes by roof type
EPDM rubber
EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years, but it relies on its seams, trims and upstands being well finished. We look closely at each of those details.
Felt and built-up roofs
Many extensions, garages and dormers have a felt roof laid in layers. We look for blistering, cracking, split laps and worn mineral surfacing.
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Landlords and agents in Horne book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photos.