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Flat roof survey in Mickleham, Surrey
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Mickleham. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Leave it or get it looked at?
A survey can show whether a whole new roof is needed or whether the problems are in a few places. Sometimes some details are to blame, and sometimes the covering has simply had its day. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. Outbuildings and barns around Mickleham are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Mickleham
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Package prices that include VAT
Flat roof survey in Mickleham: what you get
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. For moisture detection and a structural check, the Standard Survey starts from £250. On a flat roof, moisture readings can help show whether water has got under the covering. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. If you’re worried about outlets that hold water back and a sagging deck under the covering, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on single-ply membranes, felt flat roofs and upstands and outlets alike.
Some older homes in villages like Mickleham are 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. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Mickleham (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Mickleham
How do I find out if my home in Mickleham is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Mickleham?
Yes, Mickleham is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. We look closely at the flat roof rather than the whole building. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks normally begin, recording anything that could let water through. Where the source is not obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
What’s in the survey report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Water that lies on a flat roof for days is a sign that something needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. We check each of these and record what we find.
Honest limits
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
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Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
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.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. A flat roof that’s looked after between surveys normally lasts longer.
Flat roofs in Mickleham
The wider area around Mickleham has a long history of building, with Polesden Lacey about 2.4 miles west. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Take an older house close to Church of St Michael: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. Take a building like St Michael's CofE Aided Infant School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. For landlords with property near Box Hill & Westhumble station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Mickleham is about 2 miles south of Leatherhead, in Surrey. We carry out flat roof surveys in Mickleham for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across Surrey, we cover Mickleham and the places around it. Guildford is in our area too.
Surveys in RH5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Old London Road, School Lane and Dell Close. We also cover the places around Mickleham: Westhumble (1 mile south-west), Leatherhead (2 miles north), Pixham (2 miles south), Fetcham (2 miles north-west) and Great Bookham (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (5 miles north-east), Horley (9 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (6 miles north-east).
What’s near Mickleham
In Mickleham, that means homes and buildings near Norbury Park, The Ashcombe School and Box Hill School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Box Hill & Westhumble station, roughly 1.2 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Headley Court (2.4 miles north-east) and Betchworth Castle (2.5 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Box Hill and Reigate Heath.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Mickleham
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Height and safe access
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to tell us when you contact us
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Anything about access we should know
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Mickleham, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We check the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.