Surrey · London and the South East
Martyr's Green Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Martyr's Green. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Water getting in at rooflights
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
About our flat roof survey in Martyr's Green
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It’s useful to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Felt roofs often 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 photos of each. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. We are frequently asked to look into damaged trims at the roof edge and signs of deflection in the roof deck, across GRP fibreglass, EPDM rubber and upstands and outlets.
Some older homes in villages like Martyr's Green are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Martyr's Green (KT11)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the flat roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Somewhere like Martyr's Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Different roofs, different checks
Felt and built-up roofs
Built-up felt is one of the most common flat roof coverings on extensions, garages and dormers. We look for blistering, cracking, split laps and worn mineral surfacing.
EPDM rubber
EPDM is a synthetic rubber membrane, often laid in a single sheet on smaller roofs. The survey looks at laps, edge trims, corners and signs of puncture.
Flat roof surveys around Martyr's Green
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Next to the main roofs there’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Historic houses such as Byfleet Manor, about 2.2 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Martyr's Green goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Martyr's Green is about 5 miles south of Weybridge, in Surrey. Martyr's Green is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Martyr's Green is one of the places in Surrey where we work. Guildford is in our area too.
Flat roof surveys in KT11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Old Lane and Ockham Lane. If you’re just outside Martyr's Green, we cover Hatchford (1 mile north-east), Hatchford End (1 mile north-west), Downside (1 mile north-east), Wisley (2 miles north-west) and Pyrford Green (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles south-west), Woking (6 miles west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (8 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Around Martyr's Green
In Martyr's Green, that means homes and buildings near The Forest and the Highlands and The Black Swan pub and the streets around them. Martyr's Green’s nearest station is Effingham Junction station, about 1.2 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Send and Ripley History Society Museum (2.4 miles west) and Woking Community Hospital (5.1 miles west). The countryside around Martyr's Green includes Boldermere Lake and Papercourt Marshes.
Why get it checked now?
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. Surveying it now tells you where you stand. In a small place like Martyr's Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Package prices that include VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Landlord and commercial surveys in Martyr's Green
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Questions from Martyr's Green
Will you come out to Martyr's Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Martyr's Green is listed?
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.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. It is a closer look at the flat roof, not a survey of the whole property. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one, and structural calculations need a structural engineer.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Ponding is worth looking into. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and it wears the covering faster. Our survey notes the ponding and what seems to be causing it.
How fast do I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Martyr's Green
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Around 15 to 20 years is common for felt, while EPDM frequently lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. A survey shows how yours is holding up, whatever its age.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Outlets that hold water back
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Upstands pulling away from walls
If you let a flat or house near Effingham Junction station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What’s outside the scope of the survey