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Flat Roof Survey in Strood Green
Flat roof surveys across Strood Green, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Cracked or split membrane
How a flat roof survey works in Strood Green
Water through a flat roof doesn’t always come in where the stain is. It may start at a split, a lifted seam or a failed upstand well away from the damp patch. Our survey covers the whole roof, not just the part above the mark, with photos of anything that could be letting water in. Whoever carries out the work then has a clear starting point. We survey GRP fibreglass, mastic asphalt and EPDM rubber, and common reasons people get in touch are signs of deflection in the roof deck and cracked or split membrane.
Some older homes in villages like Strood Green are 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. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Where
- Strood Green (RH3)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Strood Green, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We check the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 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.
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What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to let us know when you get in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- Where the property is, with the postcode
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Strood Green: your questions answered
Will you come out to Strood Green?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you cover Strood Green?
Yes, Strood Green is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Strood Green as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
Our survey does not include asbestos testing. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos, for instance in cement roof sheets. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
There is no honest way to give an exact number of years. Typical ranges are around 15 to 20 years for felt, 30 to 50 for EPDM and up to about 30 for GRP, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks typically begin, recording anything that could let water through. If the source is hidden, we may suggest a leak investigation or electronic leak detection.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Strood Green?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Honest limits
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
Flat and commercial roofs around Strood Green
Historic houses such as Polesden Lacey, about 4.6 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Strood Green goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Next to the main roofs there is typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like North Downs Primary School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Landlords with a home close to Betchworth station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. For an older house near a landmark such as Christ Church, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Strood Green is about 2 miles east of Dorking, in Surrey. Whether the building in Strood Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Surrey. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
We cover every part of the RH3 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Tanners Meadow, Brew House Road and Middle Street. We also cover the places around Strood Green: Bunce Common (1 mile south), Brockham (1 mile north), Dawesgreen (1 mile south-east), Betchworth (1 mile north-east) and Leigh (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (8 miles north), Horley (6 miles south-east), Redhill (5 miles east) and Ewell (9 miles north).
Near you in Strood Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Inn on The Green, Deepdene Terrace and The Ashcombe School. Strood Green’s nearest station is Betchworth station, about 1.9 miles north. Nearby you will also find Headley Court (4.9 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (3.5 miles east). Not far away are Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
Places near Strood Green
What else we do in Strood Green
Surveys for landlords and agents in Strood Green
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and built-up roofs
Built-up felt is one of the most common flat roof coverings on extensions, garages and dormers. We look for blistering, cracking, split laps and worn mineral surfacing.
Rooflights and upstands
Where a flat roof meets a wall, the upstand has to stay sealed as the building moves. We look for splits, gaps and failed flashings over the top.