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Flat roof survey in Puttenham, Surrey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Puttenham and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Cracked or split membrane
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Puttenham
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. Built-up felt tends to blister and crack, asphalt crazes and splits, EPDM can lift at its laps, and GRP can crack at board joints and edge trims. Single-ply PVC and TPO roofs are checked at their welds, edges and fixings. Knowing what you have and how it’s doing helps you plan what comes next. If you’ve noticed dips that suggest the deck is deflecting and gaps at upstands and abutments, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Puttenham 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.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Puttenham (GU3)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Puttenham
Do you cover Puttenham?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Puttenham is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Puttenham 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. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
What’s in the report?
A report with photos, covering the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. We look closely at the flat roof rather than the whole building. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Nearby places to Puttenham
Also in Puttenham
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Flat roof surveys around Puttenham
The wider area around Puttenham has a long history of building, with Wanborough Manor about 0.9 miles north-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you look after a building such as Puttenham CofE Infant School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John the Baptist, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. Landlords with a home close to Wanborough station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Puttenham is about 4 miles south-east of Aldershot, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Puttenham, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Surrey, we cover Puttenham and the places around it.
Here we cover the GU3 postcode area for flat roof surveys. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on The Street, Dark Lane and Hops End. Other places close to Puttenham include Wanborough (1 mile north-east), Christmas Pie (1 mile north), Flexford (1 mile north), Shackleford (2 miles south) and Compton (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (5 miles east), Woking (8 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north), Farnham (5 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Dorking (15 miles east).
What’s near Puttenham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Good Intent pub, Pucks Oak Barn and McAlmont Reserves and Prior's Field School and the streets around them. The closest station to Puttenham is Wanborough station, roughly 1.6 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (4.5 miles east) and Guildford Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Puttenham includes Lower Lake and Hog's Back.
What happens if roof problems are left?
If you are buying, find out about the flat roof before you exchange. After that, the cost of any work is yours. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Puttenham
- Visits on any day of the week
- Prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- 98% of clients satisfied
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
How the survey changes by roof type
Mastic asphalt
Older asphalt can become brittle and crack as the roof moves. The report shows where it is cracking and how far it seems to extend.
EPDM rubber
EPDM is a synthetic rubber membrane, often laid in a single sheet on smaller roofs. The survey looks at laps, edge trims, corners and signs of puncture.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Puttenham
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Puttenham needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it is safe to do so.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Where there is safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.