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Flat Roof Survey in Shortheath
Need a flat roof survey in Shortheath? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Splits, cracks and crazing
FAQs for Shortheath
Do you carry out roof surveys in Shortheath?
Yes, Shortheath is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shortheath?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
There’s no honest way to give an exact number of years. As a guide, felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM frequently 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Shortheath?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Standing water a day or two after rain usually needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. We check each of these and record what we find.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
Where it’s safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. Otherwise we use windows, vantage points and the spaces below, and we note any area we couldn’t see. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
Flat roof survey in Shortheath: what you get
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. 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. Single-ply PVC and TPO roofs are checked at their welds, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. If you are worried about gaps at upstands and abutments and blistering in felt or asphalt, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Shortheath are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Where we cannot see part of the flat roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Shortheath (GU9, GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you contact us
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What made you get in touch
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What happens if roof problems are left?
By the time a flat roof leak shows indoors, water has already passed through the roof build-up. We can pick up worn covering and failing details sooner, while there is still time to plan the work. In a place like Shortheath, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before you book.
Why book us in Shortheath
- Plain-English reports with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Flat roof surveys around Shortheath
With Farnham Castle about 1.6 miles north, Shortheath sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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 fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you look after a building such as St Peter's CofE Primary School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. For landlords with property near Farnham station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Take an older house close to St Peter's Church: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Shortheath is about 1 mile south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. Roofs in Shortheath get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Guildford is in our area too.
Every address in GU9 and GU10 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Shortheath Road, Little Thurbans Close and Sunnydell Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Being close to the B3384, Shortheath is simple for us to get to for flat roof surveys. We also cover the places around Shortheath: Wrecclesham (1 mile west), Boundstone (1 mile south), Rowledge (1 mile south-west), Holt Pound (1 mile south-west) and Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Frimley (9 miles north-east), Haslemere (8 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Shortheath
We work in homes and buildings around The Royal Oak Public House, Weydon School and Weydon School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Farnham station, roughly 1.3 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Farnham Castle (1.6 miles north) and Museum of Farnham (1.2 miles north). Open spaces near Shortheath include Aunt's Pool and Farnham Heath.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Shortheath
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. The survey usually takes an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Around Shortheath, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Advice
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
Useful tips for Shortheath property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Look for standing water a day after rain
Buyers can take the findings back to the seller or the agent. You might ask for work to be done before completion, or discuss the price, depending on the findings.
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.