Surrey · London and the South East
The Sands Flat Roof Survey
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? You can book a flat roof survey in The Sands and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Upstands pulling away from walls
Leave it or get it looked at?
On a commercial building, a flat roof leak can disrupt tenants, staff and stock. A planned survey lets you budget for work rather than deal with an emergency around the people who use the building. Around The Sands, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book us in The Sands
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
How a flat roof survey works in The Sands
If the house you are buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it is worth knowing its condition before exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP often last longer. Our report records the covering, how it’s holding up and any defects we can see, with a photo of every defect. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. If you’ve noticed cracked or split membrane and gaps at upstands and abutments, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like The Sands 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.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- The Sands (GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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The Sands: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in The Sands?
Yes, The Sands is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Will you come out to The Sands?
Yes, The Sands is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it is agreed before booking.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Ponding is worth looking into. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and it wears the covering faster. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
We do not put a figure on it. As a guide, felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
What a flat roof survey looks like in The Sands
About 2.8 miles west lies Farnham Castle, a reminder of how long the area around The Sands has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Landlords with a home close to Farnham station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. Anyone responsible for a site like South Farnham School will know that schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
The Sands is about 2 miles east of Farnham, in Surrey. The Sands is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. The Sands is one of the places in Surrey where we work. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Flat roof surveys in GU10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on The Green, Binton Lane and Botany Hill and the roads around them. We also cover Runfold (1 mile west), Sandy Cross (1 mile north), Compton (1 mile west), Seale (1 mile north-east) and Tongham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (8 miles east), Woking (10 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (7 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (12 miles south-east).
What’s near The Sands
In The Sands, that means homes and buildings near Crooksbury Hill, among other places. The nearest railway station is Farnham station, about 2.3 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Milford Hospital (5.7 miles south-east) and Farnham Castle (2.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Culverswell Hill and Runfold Wood.
How the survey works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Cottages and farmhouses around The Sands often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass
A GRP fibreglass roof is a hard, resin-bonded surface over a timber deck. We look for cracks at board joints, around trims and at upstands.
EPDM rubber
A rubber roof can last 30 to 50 years, provided its details were done well. We look closely at each of those details.
Useful tips for The Sands property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Note where water lies after a downpour
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It is useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it makes changes easy to spot at the next survey.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
What we’re asked to look at in The Sands
Flat roofs take the full force of the weather on a surface that drains slowly. In time, the covering dries out, cracks and loosens at its edges and laps. Most people book a survey after a leak, before buying, or when they think the roof is getting old.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Outlets that hold water back
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Leaks around rooflights
Take an older house close to The Church of the Good Shepherd: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA