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Leatherhead Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Leatherhead, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Upstands pulling away from walls
Surveys for landlords and agents in Leatherhead
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof.
How a flat roof survey works in Leatherhead
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets 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. We survey upstands and outlets, single-ply membranes and EPDM rubber, and people most frequently book us about standing water left after rain and loose or cracked edge trims.
Around Leatherhead, many garages, porches and extensions have flat roofs of their own. Some older garages have cement sheet roofs, which on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before they’re disturbed. Each kind of covering, from felt to rubber and GRP, is checked in its own way. Asbestos testing isn’t part of what we do, though a report may flag materials that could contain it.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Leatherhead (KT22)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leatherhead: your questions answered
What do I need to do before a survey in Leatherhead?
Clear the way to the loft hatch if there is one, and tell us about any leaks, stains or past repairs. Let us know about parking and access in Leatherhead too.
How do I find out if my home in Leatherhead is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover Leatherhead?
Yes. Leatherhead is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
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. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Offices, units, shops and blocks of flats are all part of our work. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Will this cover the whole house?
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.
Flat roof surveys around Leatherhead
About 3.4 miles south-west lies Polesden Lacey, a reminder of how long the area around Leatherhead has been built on. 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 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. 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Leatherhead Trinity School and Children's Centre, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. For landlords with property near Leatherhead station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. For businesses in and around places such as The Ashley Centre, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks.
Leatherhead is about 4 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Leatherhead gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our Surrey coverage includes Leatherhead. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Flat roof surveys in KT22 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on High Street, Church Road and Station Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Leatherhead is on the A24 and A245, so it is easy for us to get to. If you’re just outside Leatherhead, we cover Fetcham (1 mile west), Mickleham (2 miles south), Great Bookham (2 miles south-west), Westhumble (3 miles south) and Little Bookham (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (4 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (8 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles north-east).
What’s near Leatherhead
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Andrew's Catholic School, St Andrew's Catholic School and Duke's Head Public House. There is a railway station in Leatherhead itself: Leatherhead station. Well-known places in the area include Walton on the Hill (3.5 miles east) and Headley Court (2.2 miles east). Open spaces near Leatherhead include Claremont Lake and Jubilee Wood.
Different roofs, different checks
EPDM rubber
An EPDM rubber roof is usually one large sheet, bonded to the deck. We check the laps, the edges, the corners and any punctures.
Rooflights and upstands
We don’t walk on rooflights or fragile sheeting, and we treat older rooflights as fragile. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
Checking the roof from the ground
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. Do not go up yourself.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Why it is worth a survey now in Leatherhead
Caught early, a split or open seam in a flat roof is often a small repair. Leave it, and water can get into the insulation and deck, which can turn a patch into a replacement. A survey now shows which you’re dealing with. Once water reaches the loft insulation in a home in Leatherhead, it loses much of its value and is slow to dry. That’s an extra cost on top of the roof work itself.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Leatherhead
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
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What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Most visits in a town like Leatherhead start at the front of the house and work round to the back. Rear gardens and side paths often give the best view of extensions and back slopes, so unlocked gates help. The loft comes next, where there’s safe access.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We look at the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Advice
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How big the roof is
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.