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Flat Roof Survey in Sutton Abinger
Flat roof surveys in Sutton Abinger, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
About our flat roof survey in Sutton Abinger
Water through a flat roof does not always come in where the stain is. It can run along the deck from a split, an open lap or a failed upstand some distance away. That is why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, and photograph anything that could let water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. We are often asked to look into splits and cracks in the covering and blocked or damaged outlets, across EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and felt flat roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Sutton Abinger are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
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
- Sutton Abinger (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for flat roof surveys in Sutton Abinger
To price your survey, we check:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Anything about access we should know
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Sutton Abinger: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Sutton Abinger?
Yes, Sutton Abinger is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Sutton Abinger as anywhere else.
Is Sutton Abinger within the area you cover?
Yes, Sutton Abinger is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What does a roof survey cost?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Standing water on a flat roof deserves a closer look. It often means a blocked outlet, poor falls or a dipping deck, and water that sits wears the covering sooner. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak over an office, shop or unit can affect the people and stock underneath. A planned survey lets you budget for work rather than deal with an emergency around the people who use the building. In a place like Sutton Abinger, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photographs and a written report every time
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
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.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. You’ll spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Local flat roofs in Sutton Abinger
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung 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. About 4.3 miles north-west lies Hatchlands Park, a reminder of how long the area around Sutton Abinger has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Gomshall station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St James, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Belmont Prep School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Sutton Abinger is about 5 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Sutton Abinger is one of many places we visit across Surrey, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Every address in RH5 is covered for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Hoe Lane, Annisdowne Close and Sutton Place or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Hoe (1 mile west), Abinger (1 mile east), Abinger Hammer (1 mile north), Gomshall (1 mile north-west) and Shere (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles east), Redhill (12 miles east) and Ewell (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Sutton Abinger
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Volunteer pub and Hurtwood House. For rail, the closest station is Gomshall station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Mesolithic Museum (0.9 miles east) and Abinger Castle (0.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Bottom and Silent Pool.
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The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere like Sutton Abinger needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof 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.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.