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Flat roof survey in Mayes Green, Surrey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Mayes Green and the rest of Surrey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Cracked or split membrane
- Standing water left after rain
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Mayes Green
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
How a flat roof survey works in Mayes Green
Ponding is often the first sign that something on a flat roof is not right. 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. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. If you are worried about edge trims that have lifted or split and raised blisters across the surface, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Mayes Green, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. 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.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Mayes Green (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Questions from Mayes Green
Do you cover Mayes Green?
Yes, Mayes Green is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Mayes Green?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How do I book a survey in Mayes Green?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
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 water that sits wears the covering sooner. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
Asbestos testing isn’t part of our survey. If we see materials that could contain it, like cement sheets on a building from before 2000, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Mayes Green
The surface of a flat roof heats up and cools down far more than the rooms below. That movement pulls at seams, laps and the joints between boards, which can open splits and cracks over the years. Coverings that have hardened with age tend to suffer most.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
The streets around a church like Church of St John the Baptist are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
What to check before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes between one and two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Around Mayes Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that is safe.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Where there’s safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Keep pets in another room
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a flat roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of what we found. It explains the covering, its condition and every defect, and what we recommend. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Get splits, lifted seams and loose trims seen to while they’re small. A flat roof that is looked after between surveys typically lasts longer.
Flat roof surveys around Mayes Green
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. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
If you let a flat or house near Ockley station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Mayes Green is about 6 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Mayes Green and the rest of Surrey. Across Surrey, we cover Mayes Green. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: RH5. We also cover the places around Mayes Green: Walliswood (1 mile south), Ewhurst Green (1 mile west), Ewhurst (2 miles west), Ellen's Green (2 miles south) and Pitland Street (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (10 miles north-west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (12 miles north-east) and Reigate (11 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Mayes Green
Around Mayes Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Wallis Wood and The Scarlett Arms Public House and the streets around them. Mayes Green’s nearest station is Ockley station, roughly 2.9 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Abinger Castle (4.2 miles north) and Horsham Hospital (6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.