Surrey · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Redlands
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings across Redlands, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
Flat roof survey in Redlands: what you get
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. We record the condition with photographs so work can be planned and budgeted. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. We survey felt flat roofs, single-ply membranes and upstands and outlets, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gaps at upstands and abutments and blisters and bubbles in the covering.
Somewhere as small as Redlands, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
The written findings come 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
- Redlands (GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Redlands
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Redlands?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Redlands?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Redlands is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. It is a closer look at the flat roof, not a survey of the whole property. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it, and structural calculations need a structural engineer.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks typically 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.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
We do not test for asbestos. 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.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
Buyers can take the findings back to the seller or the agent. You might ask for work to be done before completion, or discuss the price, depending on what we found.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.
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What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How big the roof is
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- What made you get in touch
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- An exact number of years the roof has left
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Redlands
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
Do you need a flat roof survey in Redlands?
The details are often where a flat roof lets go first. Upstands, edge trims, outlets and the kerbs around rooflights move and weather differently from the rest of the roof. If they were rushed when the roof was laid, they’re often the first things to fail.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Outlets that hold water back
- Splits, cracks and crazing
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Is VAT included in the price?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
What a flat roof survey looks like in Redlands
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Historic houses such as Farnham Castle, about 2.3 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Redlands goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a building such as Crondall Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you let a flat or house near Farnham station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Redlands is about 3 miles south of Fleet, in Surrey. Redlands is one of many places we visit across Surrey, for homes and businesses alike. Our Surrey coverage includes Redlands. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: GU10. Other places close to Redlands include Warren Corner (1 mile east), Crondall (1 mile south-west), Dora's Green (1 mile south-east), Ewshot (1 mile east) and Bowling Alley (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (12 miles east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north-east), Farnham (3 miles south-east), Frimley (7 miles north-east) and Haslemere (12 miles south-east).
Near you in Redlands
Around Redlands, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Plume Of Feathers Public House, St Nicholas' School and Court Moor School, among other places. The closest station to Redlands is Farnham station, roughly 2.9 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Hart Shopping Centre (3.1 miles north) and Museum of Farnham (2.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Farnham Park and Beacon Hill.
Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In a hamlet or village like Redlands, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- 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 check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- You get a written report with photographs and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.