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Flat Roof Survey in Shillinglee
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Shillinglee, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Standing water left after rain
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shillinglee
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. Common reasons to book are dips that suggest the deck is deflecting and splits and cracks in the covering, on EPDM rubber, single-ply membranes and felt flat roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Shillinglee may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Shillinglee (GU8)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.
How the survey changes by roof type
Mastic asphalt
Mastic asphalt is a heavy, seamless covering frequently found on older blocks, balconies and commercial roofs. The survey checks for crazing, cracking, blistering and splits where the asphalt turns up the walls.
EPDM rubber
Rubber roofs can shrink back from their edges or lift where the adhesive has failed. Any we find are noted and photographed.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes about one to two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Shillinglee, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We look at the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Prices for flat roof surveys in Shillinglee
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- What kind of property and roof it is
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
FAQs for Shillinglee
Do you cover Shillinglee?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is my home in Shillinglee listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. A commercial roof normally takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it is large or complex, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Do you need to get into the loft?
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.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. Otherwise we use windows, vantage points and the spaces below, and we note any area we couldn’t see. We do not walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
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What a flat roof survey looks like in Shillinglee
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Around Shillinglee, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in. Landlords with a home close to Witley station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Shillinglee is about 12 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Shillinglee as part of our work across London and South East England. Shillinglee is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Flat roof surveys in GU8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Ramsnest Common (1 mile north-west), Northchapel (2 miles south-west), Ansteadbrook (2 miles west), Ebernoe (3 miles south) and Lurgashall (4 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles north), Farnham (12 miles north-west), Haslemere (4 miles west), Cranleigh (7 miles north-east), Ash (12 miles north) and Godalming (7 miles north).
Landmarks near Shillinglee
Shillinglee’s nearest station is Witley station, roughly 3.8 miles north. A little further out are Haslemere and District Hospital (3.8 miles west). For a walk, there’s Shillinglee Lake and Blackdown.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Flat roofs cannot usually be seen from the street, so they’re often overlooked. Many owners only find out a roof is worn out when water comes through. Regular surveys mean it won’t come as a surprise. Outbuildings and barns around Shillinglee are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
There are 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’d like to know.
Why book us in Shillinglee
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.