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Flat Roof Survey in Thorpe
Flat roof surveys in Thorpe and the rest of Surrey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Thorpe
A flat roof survey looks at the covering, the edges, the outlets and the details where the roof meets walls and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. If you’re worried about blisters and bubbles in the covering and pools of water lying on the roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Thorpe, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Thorpe (TW20)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Flat roofs in Thorpe
About 2.5 miles south lies Botleys Mansion, a reminder of how long the area around Thorpe has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear. Anyone responsible for a site like Thorpe CofE Aided Primary School will know that a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Thorpe is about 2 miles south-east of Egham, in Surrey. Thorpe is one of many places we visit across Surrey. Thorpe is one of the places in Surrey where we work for flat roof surveys. Guildford is in our area too.
We work across TW20 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Village Road, Western Avenue and Midway Avenue. Thorpe is on the B388, so it is easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Thorpe Green (1 mile south-west), Stroude (1 mile west), Egham Hythe (1 mile north), Penton Hook (1 mile east) and Virginia Water (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (7 miles south), Camberley (10 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles south-east), Ewell (13 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (6 miles east).
Around Thorpe
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Magna Carta School, The Red Lion pub and The American School In England and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Virginia Water station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Spelthorne Museum (1.9 miles north-east) and Runnymede Hospital (2.2 miles south). For a walk, there is Gracious Pond and Manor Lake.
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Signs you need a flat roof survey in Thorpe
People go onto flat roofs for all sorts of reasons: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. Each visit can damage a covering not made for regular foot traffic. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
Common reasons to book include:
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Standing water left after rain
For landlords with property near Virginia Water station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- What happens after the report arrives
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Older roofs in small places like Thorpe can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. 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.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What to let us know when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Most flat roofs are out of sight, so they’re easy to forget. Owners frequently learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. Regular surveys mean it won’t come as a surprise. In a small place like Thorpe, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- PI and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent view of the roof
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Thorpe: your questions answered
Is Thorpe in the area you cover?
Yes, Thorpe is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Will you come out to Thorpe?
Yes, Thorpe is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Standing water on a flat roof deserves a closer look. It often means a blocked outlet, poor falls or a dipping deck, and it wears the covering faster. Our survey notes the ponding and what seems to be causing it.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. The report names the covering and explains its condition.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. The written report follows by email.
Will you check the loft?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
When you need someone else
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets