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Stroud Common Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Stroud Common, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
Roof by roof
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt roofs are common on older flats, walkways and commercial buildings. The survey checks for crazing, cracking, blistering and splits where the asphalt turns up the walls.
Felt and built-up roofs
A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, though quality and upkeep make a big difference. Our report sets out its condition and the areas most at risk.
Flat roof survey in Stroud Common
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. On a flat roof, moisture readings can help show whether water has got under the covering. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. If you’re worried about outlets that hold water back and water getting in at rooflights, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Stroud Common, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Stroud Common (GU5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
Flat and commercial roofs around Stroud Common
The wider area around Stroud Common has a long history of building, with Chilworth Manor about 3.1 miles north. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have 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 an older house near a landmark such as Christ Church, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. Take a building like Wonersh and Shamley Green CofE Aided Primary School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Stroud Common is about 6 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Bookings from Stroud Common are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Stroud Common is one of the places in Surrey where we work for flat roof surveys. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Surveys in GU5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Stroud Lane and Church Hill, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Stroud Common: Shamley Green (1 mile north-west), Rowly (1 mile south), Grafham (1 mile south-west), Birtley Green (2 miles west) and Wonersh (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (6 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Horley (15 miles east) and Redhill (15 miles east).
What’s near Stroud Common
We work in homes and buildings around Cucknell's Wood and Bricklayers Arms and the streets around them. Stroud Common’s nearest station is Chilworth station, roughly 2.7 miles north. Well-known places in the area include St. Luke’s Hospital (4.6 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (4.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
If you’re buying, find out about the flat roof before you exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, any work on the roof is down to you. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. In a small place like Stroud Common, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Stroud Common
- An independent view of the roof
- Photos and a written report every time
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% customer satisfaction
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Stroud Common can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
When to book a survey in Stroud Common
A flat roof lies open to sun, rain and frost, and water drains off it slowly. Over the years, coverings harden, crack and start to come away at the edges. People normally call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
Common reasons to book include:
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Splits, cracks and crazing
If you let a flat or house near Chilworth station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Will the report include photos?
Stroud Common: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Stroud Common?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Stroud Common is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Stroud Common within the area you cover?
Yes, Stroud Common is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes between one and two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The report follows by email.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
Asbestos testing is not part of our survey. If we see materials that could contain it, such as cement sheets on a building from before 2000, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
Felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes are all part of the work. We record what the covering is and how it’s holding up.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.