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Flat roof survey in Hurst Green, Surrey
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Hurst Green. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Cracked or split membrane
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
Flat roof survey in Hurst Green: what you get
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats often sit under large flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so please ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. If you’ve noticed failed seals around rooflight kerbs and edge trims that have lifted or split, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Hurst Green 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.
If any part of the flat roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Hurst Green (RH8)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
Flat roof surveys around Hurst Green
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Titsey Place, about 2.3 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hurst Green. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to St Agatha's Hall: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. If you look after a building like Hurst Green Infant School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Hurst Green is about 1 mile south of Oxted, in Surrey. We carry out flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hurst Green and the surrounding area. Across Surrey, we cover Hurst Green. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
We cover every part of RH8 for flat roof surveys. We cover properties on Oast Road, Spring Lane and Quarry Road. We also cover the places around Hurst Green: Oxted (1 mile north), Limpsfield (1 mile north-east), Pains-Hill (1 mile east), Tandridge (2 miles west) and Merle Common (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (9 miles south-west), Redhill (7 miles west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (9 miles west) and Caterham (5 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Hurst Green
In Hurst Green, that means homes and buildings near Hazelwood School and Oxted School and the streets around them. Hurst Green has its own railway station: Hurst Green station. Nearby you will also find Haxted Watermill Museum (4 miles south) and Bletchingley Castle (4.6 miles west). Open spaces near Hurst Green include Bay Pond and Botley Hill.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hurst Green
Landlords and agents in Hurst Green book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the flat roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Common questions in Hurst Green
Is Hurst Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Hurst Green is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Hurst Green as anywhere else.
How do I find out if my home in Hurst Green is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Every split, lap, upstand, outlet and rooflight we can see is looked at. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Water that lies on a flat roof for days is a sign that something needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. The survey looks at each and records the likely cause.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
A precise figure is not something we give, because it depends on upkeep, weather and how the roof was laid. Our report describes the condition and what needs doing, and when.
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Signs you need a flat roof survey in Hurst Green
Many flat roof problems start at the details rather than the main surface. Upstands, trims, outlets and rooflight kerbs each move and weather in their own way. If they were rushed when the roof was laid, they’re frequently the first things to fail.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Cracked or split membrane
- Water getting in at rooflights
For landlords with property near Hurst Green station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Before booking anyone
- What exactly goes into their report
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How soon the report will arrive
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Why get it checked now?
By the time a flat roof leak shows indoors, water has already passed through the roof build-up. A survey can find worn areas and failing details before that point, while there’s still time to plan the work. Older and listed buildings around Hurst Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Photos and a written report every time
- Surveys seven days a week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere like Hurst Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Before we arrive
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
What a flat roof survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Hurst Green
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs