Surrey · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Shalford, Surrey
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Shalford. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Leaks around rooflights
About our flat roof survey in Shalford
Ponding is often the first sign that something on a flat roof isn’t right. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. If the deck itself looks like a structural concern, we’ll recommend a structural engineer. We are often asked to look into damaged trims at the roof edge and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting, across GRP fibreglass, felt flat roofs and EPDM rubber.
Somewhere as small as Shalford, 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 when booking.
If any part of the flat roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Shalford (GU4)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Shalford
People go onto flat roofs for all sorts of reasons: cleaning windows, fitting aerials or air conditioning, or clearing gutters. A covering that wasn’t designed for foot traffic can crack or puncture. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their report turnaround times
Landlords, agents and block managers in Shalford
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
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Questions from Shalford
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shalford?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Shalford?
Yes, Shalford is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. A commercial roof usually takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it is large or complex, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
We do not put a figure on it. Typical ranges are around 15 to 20 years for felt, 30 to 50 for EPDM and up to about 30 for GRP, but your report describes the actual condition.
Flat roof surveys in Shalford: local notes
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Guildford Castle, about 1.5 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shalford. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Shalford station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Anyone responsible for a site like Shalford Infant School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Shalford is about 2 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Bookings from Shalford are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Shalford is one of the places in Surrey we cover.
Surveys in GU4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Station Road, The Street and Kings Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Shalford include Broadford (1 mile west), East Shalford (1 mile north-east), Peasmarsh (1 mile south-west), Artington (1 mile north-west) and Chilworth (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east).
Around Shalford
Around Shalford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Queen Victoria pub, Broadwater School and Shalford Mill and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Shalford itself: Shalford station. A little further out are Guildford Castle (1.5 miles north) and Surrey Police Museum (1.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Lower Lake and Pewley Down.
What we look for on each type of roof
Mastic asphalt
Mastic asphalt is a heavy, seamless covering often found on older blocks, balconies and commercial roofs. The survey checks for crazing, cracking, blistering and splits where the asphalt turns up the walls.
Rooflights and upstands
Upstands at walls and parapets need to stay watertight as the building moves. We check for splits, gaps and loose flashings above the upstand.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we look at:
- How big the roof is
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
We’ll usually ask about:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The address and postcode of the property
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Shalford, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- 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.
- 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
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
On a commercial building, a flat roof leak can disrupt tenants, staff and stock. A planned survey lets you budget for work rather than deal with an emergency around the business. For an older or listed building in a place like Shalford, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- An independent look at the roof
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.