Surrey · London and the South East
Rowledge Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys in Rowledge from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
Prices for flat roof surveys in Rowledge
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Flat roof survey in Rowledge: what you get
Water through a flat roof doesn’t always come in where the stain is. It may start at a split, a lifted seam or a failed upstand well away from the damp patch. That is why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, with photos of anything that could be letting water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. If you’ve noticed failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and signs of deflection in the roof deck, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on EPDM rubber, upstands and outlets and mastic asphalt alike.
In a village or hamlet like Rowledge, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. 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 when booking.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Rowledge (GU10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Rowledge
Do you cover smaller places like Rowledge?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Rowledge?
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.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll suggest the right survey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Offices, units, shops and blocks of flats are all part of our work. We quote bigger roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass
A well-laid GRP roof often lasts up to about 30 years. Cracking where boards meet or where the deck moves is a common early sign of trouble.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes can be damaged by foot traffic and equipment on the roof. Any tears, punctures or loose membrane are recorded with photos.
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Book a survey every few years
Many people send the report to two or three roofers for quotes. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare. It’s your choice who carries out the work and when.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. Water that can drain away does far less harm than water that sits.
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What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Rowledge frequently 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 can’t see is noted.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- 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
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
If you are buying, find out about the flat roof before you exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, any work on the roof is down to you. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why book us in Rowledge
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Prices that include VAT
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Rowledge
Many flat roof problems start at the details rather than the main surface. Upstands, trims, outlets and rooflight kerbs each move and weather in their own way. Where they weren’t finished well, they tend to fail before anything else.
Common reasons to book include:
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Standing water left after rain
Anyone responsible for a site like Rowledge Church of England Controlled Primary School will know that a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What insurance they carry
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How soon the report will arrive
Flat roof surveys in Rowledge: local notes
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. About 2.6 miles north lies Farnham Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Rowledge has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to Saint James: 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 Bentley (Hampshire) station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Rowledge is about 2 miles south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. Rowledge is one of many places we visit across Surrey, for homes and businesses alike. Rowledge is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work. There is also a page for Guildford.
Surveys in GU10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on High Street, Chapel Road and Bell Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Rowledge include Holt Pound (1 mile west), Boundstone (1 mile north-east), Wrecclesham (1 mile north), Shortheath (1 mile north-east) and Batt's Corner (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (10 miles north-east), Haslemere (8 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (15 miles east).
Around Rowledge
Around Rowledge, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Underdown nature reserve, Weydon School and The Hare and Hounds pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 2 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (5.6 miles south) and Museum of Farnham (2.2 miles north). The countryside around Rowledge includes Beacon Hill and Farnham Heath.