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Flat roof survey in Leigh, Surrey
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Leigh, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
How a flat roof survey works in Leigh
Water through a flat roof doesn’t always come in where the stain is. It may start at a split, a lifted seam or a failed upstand well away from the damp patch. That’s why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, with photos of anything that could be letting water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. Typical surveys look at failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and raised blisters across the surface, on single-ply membranes, upstands and outlets and EPDM rubber.
In a small place like Leigh, a flat roof can stand in the open, 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 normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Where
- Leigh (RH2)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Leigh
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, so you can plan the work rather than react to it. In a place like Leigh, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Leigh
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Photographs and a written report every time
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Leigh
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The property’s address and postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.
Common roof problems in Leigh
The details are often where a flat roof lets go first. Upstands, trims, outlets and rooflight kerbs each move and weather in their own way. Where they weren’t finished well, they tend to fail before anything else.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Standing water left after rain
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Raised blisters across the surface
Take a building like Burys Court School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Flat roofs in Leigh
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Bartholomew, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. If you let a flat or house near Betchworth station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Leigh is about 3 miles south-west of Reigate, in Surrey. Leigh is one of many places we visit across Surrey, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
All of RH2 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Church Road, Smalls Hill Road and The Glebe. We also cover the places around Leigh: Dawesgreen (1 mile north-west), Bunce Common (1 mile west), Irons Bottom (2 miles east), Strood Green (2 miles north-west) and Sidlow (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (4 miles south-east), Redhill (4 miles north-east), Ewell (10 miles north) and Reigate (3 miles north-east).
Around Leigh
Around Leigh, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Seven Stars Public House. The closest station to Leigh is Betchworth station, about 2.9 miles north. A little further out are Reigate Priory Museum (2.7 miles north-east) and East Surrey Hospital (3.7 miles east). The countryside around Leigh includes Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
Leigh: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Leigh?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Leigh?
Yes. Leigh is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, like 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.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take about one to two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. You will then get the report by email.
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What happens on the day
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. In a small place like Leigh, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We check the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.