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Flat roof survey in Rowly, Surrey
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you spend money on it. We carry out flat roof surveys in Rowly.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Upstands pulling away from walls
Flat roof survey in Rowly
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. Typical surveys look at raised blisters across the surface and standing water left after rain, across GRP fibreglass, upstands and outlets and EPDM rubber.
Somewhere as small as Rowly, 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. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Rowly (GU6, GU5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat and commercial roofs around Rowly
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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. The wider area around Rowly has a long history of building, with Chilworth Manor about 4.3 miles north. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Chilworth station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Anyone responsible for a site like Glebelands School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Rowly is about 7 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Anywhere in Rowly, we can come and survey your property. Our Surrey coverage includes Rowly. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
All of GU6 and GU5 is covered for flat roof surveys. We cover properties on Guildford Road, Strathavon Close and Smithwood Avenue. If you’re just outside Rowly, we cover Stroud Common (1 mile north), Elmbridge Village (1 mile south), Grafham (2 miles west), Shamley Green (2 miles north-west) and Birtley Green (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (7 miles north-west), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (15 miles north-west), Horley (15 miles east), Farnham (13 miles west) and Reigate (14 miles east).
What’s near Rowly
We work in homes and buildings around Cucknell's Wood, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Chilworth station, roughly 3.9 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Milford Hospital (5.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Lower Lake and St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger.
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Why act early in Rowly
Waiting for a stain inside means the water has already got through the layers. A survey can find worn areas and failing details before that point, while there is still time to plan the work. Outbuildings and barns around Rowly are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Rowly
Will you come out to Rowly?
Yes. Rowly is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is Rowly in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Rowly as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
A precise figure isn’t something we give, because so much depends on upkeep, exposure and workmanship. We describe the condition and say which work is urgent and which can wait.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. If not, we use safe viewpoints and look inside, and we note any area we couldn’t see. We don’t walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
Different roofs, different checks
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.
Rooflights and upstands
We do not walk on rooflights or fragile sheeting, and we treat older rooflights as fragile. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Rowly needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- 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.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Preparing for the visit
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Related advice
Prices for flat roof surveys in Rowly
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Which survey package you book
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The roof’s overall size
For a price for your roof in Rowly, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What made you get in touch
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
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.
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.