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Merle Common Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Merle Common. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
Flat roofs in Merle Common
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. The wider area around Merle Common has a long history of building, with Chartwell about 3.3 miles north-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like Holland Junior School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you own a rental within reach of Hurst Green station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Merle Common is about 6 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Bookings from Merle Common are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Surrey, we cover Merle Common. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: RH8. We also cover the places around Merle Common: Crowhurst (1 mile south-west), Troy Town (2 miles south-east), Hurst Green (2 miles north-west), Pains-Hill (2 miles north) and Crowhurst Lane End (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (14 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles west), Redhill (8 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-west), Reigate (9 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
Around Merle Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Oxted School, among other places. The closest station to Merle Common is Hurst Green station, about 1.4 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Tandridge Priory (2.1 miles north) and Haxted Watermill Museum (2.5 miles south). For a walk, there is Botley Hill and Bay Pond.
About our flat roof survey in Merle Common
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: from the roof itself where that is safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there’s access. We don’t walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. If part of the roof can’t be seen or reached safely, the report says so, so the limits of the survey are clear. We survey EPDM rubber, mastic asphalt and GRP fibreglass, and common reasons people get in touch are blocked or damaged outlets and gaps at upstands and abutments.
Older buildings in small places like Merle Common may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Merle Common (RH8)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
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.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs can last up to about 30 years when they’re laid well. Hairline cracks over board joints are an early warning we look out for.
EPDM rubber
A rubber roof can last 30 to 50 years, provided its details were done well. Those details are where we focus.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The kind of building and roof involved
- When you need the report by
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
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Merle Common: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Merle Common?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Merle Common within the area you cover?
Yes. Merle Common is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
What’s in the report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Merle Common and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Somewhere as small as Merle Common, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that is safe.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Where there is safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.