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Flat roof survey in Paynes Green, Surrey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Paynes Green and the rest of Surrey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Leaks around rooflights
- Upstands pulling away from walls
Local flat roofs in Paynes Green
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. 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 Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Landlords with a home close to Ockley station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Paynes Green is about 4 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. Anywhere in Paynes Green, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property. Paynes Green is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Surveys in RH5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Paynes Green: Ockley (1 mile north), Kingsfold (2 miles south-east), Capel (2 miles north-east), Forest Green (3 miles north-west) and Coldharbour (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Guildford (12 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north), Horley (9 miles north-east), Redhill (11 miles north-east), Reigate (10 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles north).
What’s near Paynes Green
In Paynes Green, that means homes and buildings near Wallis Wood. The closest station to Paynes Green is Ockley station, about 2.1 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (4.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Paynes Green include Warnham LNR and Leith Hill.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Paynes Green
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can safely be seen: on the roof where it’s safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. If part of the roof cannot be seen or reached safely, the report says so, so you know exactly what was covered. Common reasons to book are failed seals around rooflight kerbs and standing water left after rain, on GRP fibreglass, single-ply membranes and felt flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as Paynes Green, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
If any part of the flat roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Paynes Green (RH5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price flat roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The roof’s overall size
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What’s prompted the survey
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Paynes Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
How to prepare
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Do you need a flat roof survey in Paynes Green?
Flat roofs take the full force of the weather on a surface that drains slowly. In time, the covering dries out, cracks and loosens at its edges and laps. Most people book a survey after a leak, before buying, or when they think the roof is getting old.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Leaks around rooflights
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
Whatever the street in Paynes Green, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens after the report arrives
- What exactly goes into their report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Look for standing water a day after rain
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It is useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
Also near Paynes Green
Also in Paynes Green
Checking the roof from the ground
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Paynes Green
Do you cover Paynes Green?
Yes, Paynes Green is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Paynes Green as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Paynes Green?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a 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.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks usually begin, recording anything that could let water through. Where the source isn’t obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
We don’t carry out asbestos surveys. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos, for instance in cement roof sheets. We note anything that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check it before it’s disturbed.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. Our survey covers the flat roof only. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report. It frequently sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Paynes Green
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.