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Flat roof survey in Parkgate, Surrey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Parkgate and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Blocked or damaged outlets
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Parkgate, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk 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.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Parkgate
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats often sit under large flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so it helps if you ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. We survey GRP fibreglass, felt flat roofs and mastic asphalt, and common reasons people get in touch are blocked or damaged outlets and loose or cracked edge trims.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Parkgate take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, often 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.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Parkgate (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Why act early in Parkgate
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. It typically points to an outlet, the falls or a sagging deck, and each wet season wears the covering further. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. Older cottages and farmhouses around Parkgate can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Common roof problems in Parkgate
Flat roofs often get walked on for other jobs: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. Each visit can damage a covering not made for regular foot traffic. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Standing water left after rain
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Raised blisters across the surface
If you own a rental within reach of Holmwood station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What experience they bring
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Local flat roofs in Parkgate
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. 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. 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.
In and around Parkgate, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Parkgate is about 4 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. We cover Parkgate and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and South East England. Parkgate is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover for flat roof surveys. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Every address in RH5 is within our area for flat roof surveys. We cover properties on Broad Lane, Mill Lane and Becket Wood. If you are just outside Parkgate, we cover Shellwood Cross (1 mile north), Newdigate (1 mile south-west), Cudworth (2 miles south), Nalderswood (2 miles north-east) and Norwood Hill (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles west), Epsom (11 miles north), Horley (5 miles east), Redhill (6 miles north-east), Ewell (12 miles north) and Reigate (5 miles north-east).
Near you in Parkgate
Around Parkgate, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Newdigate Brickworks and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Holmwood station, about 2.1 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Langley Green Hospital (5.1 miles south-east) and Betchworth Castle (3.8 miles north). Not far away are Reigate Heath and Leith Hill.
Nearby places to Parkgate
Other services in Parkgate
What we look for on each type of roof
Mastic asphalt
Older asphalt can become brittle and crack as the roof moves. The report shows where it’s cracking and how far it seems to extend.
Rooflights and upstands
We don’t walk on rooflights or fragile sheeting, and we treat older rooflights as fragile. They’re inspected from safe positions and recorded with photographs.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Parkgate
Will you come out to Parkgate?
Yes, Parkgate is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Parkgate?
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.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
Asbestos testing isn’t part of our survey. Where a roof has materials that might contain asbestos, like old cement sheeting, the report flags them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them.
What happens after the survey?
You will get the report by email. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not give a fixed number of years, because it depends on upkeep, weather and how the roof was laid. We describe the condition and say which work is urgent and which can wait.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. We record what the covering is and how it is holding up.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Ponding is worth looking into. It frequently means a blocked outlet, poor falls or a dipping deck, and it wears the covering faster. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Which survey package you book
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The roof’s overall size
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.