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Sheet's Heath Flat Roof Survey
Need a flat roof survey in Sheet's Heath? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Leaks around rooflights
Flat roof survey in Sheet's Heath
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. Built-up felt tends to blister and crack, asphalt crazes and splits, EPDM can lift at its laps, and GRP can crack at board joints and edge trims. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. We survey mastic asphalt, GRP fibreglass and felt flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are outlets choked with leaves and silt and upstands pulling away from walls.
In a small place like Sheet's Heath, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
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.
- Place
- Sheet's Heath (GU24)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Sheet's Heath
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
Many people send the report to two or three roofers for quotes. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. It is your choice who carries out the work and when.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, it normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Cottages and farmhouses around Sheet's Heath 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 cannot see is noted.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- 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
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Roof by roof
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply relies on its welded laps staying sound. Seams, corners and the details around outlets and upstands get a proper look.
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.
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Your questions about flat roof surveys in Sheet's Heath
Do you cover Sheet's Heath?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Sheet's Heath is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
How do I find out if my home in Sheet's Heath is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Commercial and residential flat roofs are both covered. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Flat roofs in Sheet's Heath
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many 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.
If you let a flat or house near Brookwood station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Anyone responsible for a site like Brookwood Primary School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Saint Saviour's Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Sheet's Heath is about 3 miles west of Woking, in Surrey. Whether the building in Sheet's Heath is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Surrey coverage includes Sheet's Heath and the places around it.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: GU24. Whether your property is on Benwell Road, Sheet's Heath Lane and The Ridgeway or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Sheet's Heath: Brookwood (1 mile south), Knaphill (1 mile north-east), Bisley (1 mile north), Lucas Green (2 miles north) and West End (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles south-east), Woking (3 miles east), Camberley (4 miles north-west), Farnham (10 miles south-west), Egham (9 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles north-east).
Near you in Sheet's Heath
Typical jobs here are in homes near Knowl Hill School, Brookwood Lye and Nag's Head Inn, among other places. Sheet's Heath’s nearest station is Brookwood station, roughly 0.5 miles south. Well-known places in the area include The Museum of The National Rifle Association (0.8 miles west) and Brookwood Hospital (0.9 miles east). For a walk, there’s Brookwood Lye.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Waiting for a stain inside means the water has already got through the layers. We can pick up worn covering and failing details sooner, so you can plan the work rather than react to it. Outbuildings and barns around Sheet's Heath are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Sheet's Heath
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- 98% of customers satisfied
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What a flat roof survey does not cover
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Sheet's Heath
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber