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Selsdon Flat Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in Selsdon. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Outlets that hold water back
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
Flat roof survey in Selsdon: what you get
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It is useful to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP frequently go on for longer. Our report records the covering, how it is holding up and any defects we can see, with a photo of every defect. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. We survey felt flat roofs, GRP fibreglass and upstands and outlets, and people most frequently book us about gaps at upstands and abutments and splits and cracks in the covering.
Around a smaller place like Selsdon, flat roofs usually cover extensions, garages and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let plenty of water into the room below. Knowing the covering and how it was laid tells you what to expect from it, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Selsdon (CR2, CR0)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Common questions in Selsdon
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Selsdon?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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.
Is Selsdon within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. It is a survey of the flat roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 home survey or a structural engineer’s report. It frequently sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Selsdon?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Flat roof surveys around Selsdon
Historic houses such as Addington Palace, about 1 mile north-east, show how far back building in the area around Selsdon goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung 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.
Landlords with a home close to Sanderstead station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. Take an older house close to St Francis: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Selsdon is about 2 miles south-east of Croydon, in Surrey. We cover Selsdon and the rest of Surrey. Selsdon is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in CR2 and CR0 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as York Road, Byron Road and Abbey Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Selsdon: Forestdale (1 mile east), Addington (1 mile north-east), Sanderstead (1 mile south-west), Coombe (1 mile north-west) and Farleigh (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (9 miles west), Horley (13 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles south-west), Ewell (9 miles west), Reigate (10 miles south-west) and Caterham (4 miles south).
Around Selsdon
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Sir Julian Huxley pub, The Quest Academy and Littleheath Woods. Selsdon’s nearest station is Sanderstead station, roughly 1.7 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include St George's Walk (2.7 miles north-west) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (2.9 miles west). Not far away are Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
When to book a survey in Selsdon
Water that does not drain sits on the roof and speeds up wear. It normally comes from poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that has dipped. Leaves and silt from nearby trees can soon choke an outlet.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Cracked or split membrane
- Standing water left after rain
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
If you look after a building such as Selsdon Primary and Nursery School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What insurance they carry
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Leave it or get it looked at?
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. It normally points to an outlet, the falls or a sagging deck, and each wet season wears the covering further. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. Blocked gutters on homes around Selsdon overflow and soak walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
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.
Why book us in Selsdon
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- A written report with photos
- 5,000+ surveys completed
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
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What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The address and postcode of the property
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a survey in Selsdon, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt