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Flat roof survey in Surbiton Park, Greater London
Flat roof surveys across Surbiton Park, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Water getting in at rooflights
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Surbiton Park
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: from the roof itself where that’s safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there’s access. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. Where any area cannot be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so the limits of the survey are clear. Common reasons to book are splits, cracks and crazing and blocked or damaged outlets, across single-ply membranes, GRP fibreglass and EPDM rubber.
Across London, flat roofs are everywhere, from back additions and dormers to roof terraces, blocks of flats and offices. They’re covered in felt, asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass or single-ply membranes, each with its own weak points. In Surbiton Park, as anywhere in London, the right approach depends on what the roof is made of. Older flat roofs are frequently felt or asphalt, newer ones rubber or GRP.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Surbiton Park (KT6, KT1, KT5)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
Flat and commercial roofs around Surbiton Park
There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Surbiton Park. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use. Hampton Court Palace, about 1.4 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Surbiton Park. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
The streets around a church such as St John's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear. If you own a rental within reach of Surbiton station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Surbiton Park is about 1 mile north-west of Surbiton, in Greater London. We cover Surbiton Park and the rest of Greater London. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for London.
Surveys in KT6, KT1 and KT5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Maple Road, Grove Road and North Road or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Seething Wells (1 mile south-west), Long Ditton (1 mile south-west), Thames Ditton (1 mile south-west), Ditton Hill (1 mile south) and Weston Green (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles north-east), City of Westminster (10 miles north-east), Marylebone (11 miles north-east), Kensington (8 miles north-east), St Pancras (12 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Surbiton Park
In Surbiton Park, that means homes and buildings near The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre, Hampton Court Park and Coronation Hall pub. Surbiton Park’s nearest station is Surbiton station, roughly 0.5 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Bentall Centre (0.9 miles north) and Chessington Castle Hill (2.9 miles south). Not far away are Kingston Hill Road area and The Lake.
Places near Surbiton Park
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What we’re asked to look at in Surbiton Park
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Around 15 to 20 years is common for felt, while EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. A survey shows how yours is holding up, whatever its age.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Cracked or split membrane
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Leaks around rooflights
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Bentall Centre, flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass
Movement in the deck or a thin layer of resin can lead to cracks in GRP. Our report notes cracks and any sign that the deck is flexing.
EPDM rubber
A rubber roof can last 30 to 50 years, provided its details were done well. Those details are where we focus.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the flat roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a London area like Surbiton Park, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. We then look at whatever is safely visible from the ground, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We check 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.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Advice
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Useful tips for Surbiton Park property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Note the date and type of any roof work
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.
Common questions in Surbiton Park
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Surbiton Park, such as hotels?
Yes, we cover commercial roofs as well as homes. Access to the roof is sorted out with whoever manages the building before the day.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Surbiton Park?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you work in Surbiton Park?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Surbiton Park included.
How do I book a survey in Surbiton Park?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.