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Flat roof survey in Little London, Surrey
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Little London. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Blocked or damaged outlets
How a flat roof survey works in Little London
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. It can mean the falls were never right, an outlet is blocked or the deck has started to sag. The survey notes any ponding, the state of each outlet and any dips that hint at a sagging deck. If the deck itself looks like a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. Typical surveys look at splits and cracks in the covering and leaks around rooflights, across felt flat roofs, mastic asphalt and upstands and outlets.
Older buildings in small places like Little London may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Little London (GU5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
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 small place like Little London, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the exact price before booking.
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Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Local flat roofs in Little London
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. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Historic houses such as Chilworth Manor, about 2.5 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Little London goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a building such as Shere CofE Aided Infant School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. For landlords with property near Gomshall station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. For an older house near a landmark such as Old St Peter and St Paul's Church, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Little London is about 5 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. We carry out flat roof surveys in Little London for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Little London is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work.
We survey roofs across the GU5 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Albury Heath (1 mile north-west), Shere (1 mile north-east), Albury (1 mile north-west), Gomshall (1 mile north-east) and Hoe (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles north-west), Woking (9 miles north-west), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Horley (13 miles east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Little London
In Little London, that means homes and buildings near Colekitchen Down and King William IV Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Gomshall station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Shere Museum (1 mile north-east) and St. Luke’s Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill.
Common questions in Little London
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Little London?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Little London?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Little London is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. It is a survey of the flat roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report. It often sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
How do I book a survey in Little London?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on any day of the week.
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
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Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. You’ll spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the flat roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Older rural homes like those around Little London can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking 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
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Little London
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the flat roof, useful for planning maintenance.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.