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Flat roof survey in Margery, Surrey
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out flat roof surveys in Margery, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
FAQs for Margery
Is Margery in the area you cover?
Yes, Margery is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Margery?
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.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
Felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes are all part of the work. We record what the covering is and how it is holding up.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
We check the covering and every detail where leaks commonly start, and photograph anything that could be letting water in. If the source is hidden, we may suggest a leak investigation or electronic leak detection.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. It’s a survey of the flat roof. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it is not a structural engineer’s report. It often sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photos, explaining the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our recommendations, in order of urgency where relevant. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Margery
If the house you’re buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it’s worth knowing its condition before exchange. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP often last longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with a photo of every defect. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. Common reasons to book are gaps at upstands and abutments and splits and cracks in the covering, on GRP fibreglass, mastic asphalt and EPDM rubber.
In a small place like Margery, 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. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
If any part of the flat roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Margery (KT20)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Margery
Other services in Margery
Local flat roofs in Margery
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you run a business near The Belfry, the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after. Take a building like Kingswood Primary School: a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. For landlords with property near Reigate station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Margery is about 2 miles north of Reigate, in Surrey. We cover Margery and the rest of Surrey. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
We work across KT20 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Manor Lane, Margery Lane and Mint Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Mogador (1 mile west), Lower Kingswood (1 mile north-west), Reigate (2 miles south), Kingswood (2 miles north) and Walton on the Hill (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Epsom (6 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south), Ewell (7 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-west), Caterham (5 miles east) and Dorking (6 miles west).
Landmarks near Margery
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Reigate Manor Hotel, Reigate College and Castle Grounds. The closest station to Margery is Reigate station, roughly 1.4 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find East Surrey Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and The Belfry (2.1 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Margery often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What this survey cannot tell you
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Margery
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
Roof by roof
Rooflights and upstands
The joins around rooflights and at upstands are common leak points. We check the seals and the covering around each one.
EPDM rubber
EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years, but it relies on its seams, trims and upstands being well finished. Those details are where we focus.
How we price flat roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- How big the roof is
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before replacing a flat roof, it helps to know if you really need to. Sometimes a few details are to blame, and sometimes the covering has simply had its day. The report sets out what we found, so you can make that decision with a roofer. Around Margery, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book us in Margery
- Prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% customer satisfaction
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
If you are buying, the report gives you something specific to take back to the seller or agent. It can support a request for work before completion or a conversation about price, depending on what we found.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.