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Flat Roof Survey in Tatsfield
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Tatsfield, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Outlets that hold water back
- Leaks around rooflights
- Loose or cracked edge trims
What a flat roof survey looks like in Tatsfield
Outer London has lots of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. Historic houses such as Titsey Place, about 1.4 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Tatsfield goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Oxted station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Tatsfield is about 5 miles east of Caterham, in Greater London. We carry out flat roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Tatsfield and the surrounding area. Tatsfield is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for flat roof surveys. London is in our area too.
Surveys in TN16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include The Square, Ninehams Road and Maesmaur Road. If you’re just outside Tatsfield, we cover South Street (1 mile east), Titsey (1 mile south), Force Green (2 miles south-east), Moorhouse Bank (3 miles south) and Westerham (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like London (15 miles north), Stockwell (14 miles north-west), Orpington (7 miles north-east), Wimbledon (14 miles north-west), Kennington (14 miles north-west) and New Cross (12 miles north).
Near you in Tatsfield
The closest station to Tatsfield is Oxted station, roughly 3 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Tandridge Priory (2.8 miles south). Not far away are West Kent Golf Course nature reserve and Betsom's Hill.
Flat roof survey in Tatsfield: what you get
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can be seen safely: from the roof itself where that’s safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there’s access. We do not walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. If part of the roof cannot be seen or reached safely, the report says so, so you know exactly what was covered. We survey single-ply membranes, GRP fibreglass and felt flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are dips that suggest the deck is deflecting and raised blisters across the surface.
Commercial and residential blocks across London often have big flat roofs with plant, rooflights and access walkways. Every penetration and upstand is a place where a membrane can fail. For a building in Tatsfield, access is agreed with whoever manages the roof ahead of the visit. Plant bases, rooflights and cable entries are all places where water can get in.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Tatsfield (TN16)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Tatsfield
What else we do in Tatsfield
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so in Tatsfield we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. If other people live in the building, tell us who can let us into the shared parts.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Tatsfield
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. It usually points to an outlet, the falls or a sagging deck, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. Any roof job in Tatsfield means planning around parking, neighbours and access. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly, rather than in a rush after a leak.
For a price for your roof in Tatsfield, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Useful tips for Tatsfield property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Note where water lies after a downpour
You can use the report to ask roofers to quote for the same work. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare. It’s your choice who carries out the work and when.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, particularly after the leaves fall. Water that can drain away does far less harm than water that sits.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Tatsfield
Is parking a problem for a survey in Tatsfield?
Typically it is manageable with a little notice. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Is Tatsfield in the area you cover?
Yes, Tatsfield is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll get the report by email. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
Asbestos testing is not part of our survey. Where a roof has materials that might contain asbestos, like old cement sheeting, the report flags them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Tatsfield
The details are often where a flat roof lets go first. Upstands, trims, outlets and rooflight kerbs each move and weather in their own way. If they were rushed when the roof was laid, they’re often the first things to fail.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Cracked or split membrane
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Standing water left after rain
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Parking in Tatsfield, as in most of London, takes a little planning: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway when you book, as a space near the door cannot be promised.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What the survey won’t cover
- What insurance they carry
- Will the report include photos?
How the survey changes by roof type
EPDM rubber
Rubber roofs can shrink back from their edges or lift where the adhesive has failed. We record any we can see, with photos.
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs can last up to about 30 years when they’re laid well. Cracking where boards meet or where the deck moves is a common early sign of trouble.
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Tatsfield
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs