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Peaslake Flat Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in Peaslake, with photographs and a written report.
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Standing water left after rain
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Peaslake
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. If you’ve noticed blocked or damaged outlets and cracked or split membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Peaslake, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Peaslake (GU5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Peaslake
Before replacing a flat roof, it’s useful to know if you really need to. At times the trouble is a handful of failed details, and at times the whole covering is worn. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Peaslake, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why book us in Peaslake
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
What we’re asked to look at in Peaslake
Water that doesn’t drain sits on the roof and speeds up wear. It usually comes from poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that has dipped. Where trees are close by, leaves and silt can block an outlet within a single autumn.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Loose or cracked edge trims
If you own a rental within reach of Gomshall station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
What a flat roof survey looks like in Peaslake
Historic houses such as Chilworth Manor, about 4.2 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Peaslake goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many 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.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mark, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Peaslake is about 6 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Whether the building in Peaslake is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Surrey coverage includes Peaslake. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
We survey roofs across GU5 for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Pond Lane, Peaslake Lane and Walking Bottom or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Holmbury St Mary (1 mile east), Farley Green (2 miles west), Pitland Street (2 miles east), Ewhurst (3 miles south) and Ewhurst Green (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east), Redhill (12 miles east) and Farnham (15 miles west).
What’s near Peaslake
The nearest railway station is Gomshall station, roughly 1.8 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Abinger Castle (1.8 miles east) and St. Luke’s Hospital (5.8 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Combe Bottom and Leith Hill.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older roofs in small places like Peaslake can have low, tight loft 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.
- 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.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Peaslake questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Peaslake?
Yes, Peaslake is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Peaslake listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. 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 it applies, the Premium Survey.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Peaslake?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
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, such as old cement sheeting, the report flags them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
Checking the roof from ground level
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Nearby places to Peaslake
Other services in Peaslake
How the survey changes by roof type
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights, lanterns and upstands are where many flat roof leaks begin. We look at how the covering is finished around each rooflight and upstand.
GRP fibreglass
GRP can crack if the deck beneath flexes or if the resin was laid too thin. We record any cracking and any signs of the deck moving.
How we price flat roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The shape of the roof and its details
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The property’s address and postcode
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.