Surrey · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Laleham
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Laleham, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Standing water left after rain
What a flat roof survey looks like in Laleham
With Botleys Mansion about 3.4 miles south-west, Laleham sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start. If you own a rental within reach of Staines station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Laleham CofE VA Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Laleham is about 1 mile south-east of Staines-upon-Thames, in Surrey. If you’re in Laleham, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Flat roof surveys in TW18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Northfield Road, Willowmead and Staines Road, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Laleham, we cover Littleton (1 mile south-east), Ashford (2 miles north-east), Shepperton Green (2 miles south-east), Littleton Common (2 miles east) and Charlton (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (12 miles south), Woking (8 miles south-west), Camberley (12 miles south-west), Epsom (11 miles south-east), Ewell (11 miles south-east) and Egham (3 miles west).
Around Laleham
Around Laleham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Matthew Arnold School, Penton Park and Three Horse Shoes Public House. For rail, the closest station is Staines station, about 1.2 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Spelthorne Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Ashford Hospital (2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include St Ann's Hill and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Laleham
A flat roof leak frequently travels before it shows on the ceiling. It can run along the deck from a split, an open lap or a failed upstand some distance away. Our survey covers the whole roof, not just the part above the mark, and photograph anything that could let water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. We survey felt flat roofs, single-ply membranes and upstands and outlets, and the problems we are asked to look at most are blistering in felt or asphalt and cracked or split membrane.
Around a smaller place like Laleham, flat roofs typically cover extensions, garages and dormers. They’re small, but a leak over a kitchen extension can do a lot of harm. What it’s covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Laleham (TW18)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
It is a careful look at the flat roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Homes around Laleham often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- 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’s safe.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Where there’s safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets in another room
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Book a survey every few years
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
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.
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.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Places near Laleham
What else we do in Laleham
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How big the roof is
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why it is worth a survey now in Laleham
Most flat roofs are out of sight, so they’re easy to forget. Many owners only find out a roof is worn out when water comes through. A survey every few years stops that from catching you out. Blocked gutters on homes around Laleham overflow and soak walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Laleham
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
- Visits on any day of the week
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
FAQs for Laleham
Is Laleham within the area you cover?
Yes, Laleham is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Laleham is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Laleham?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
Where it is safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. If not, we use safe viewpoints and look inside, and we note any area we couldn’t see. We do not walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.