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Flat Roof Survey in Tilford Reeds
Flat roof surveys in Tilford Reeds and the rest of Surrey. We survey on any day of the week.
- Standing water left after rain
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Blocked or damaged outlets
Flat roof survey in Tilford Reeds
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. On a flat roof, moisture readings can help show whether water has got under the covering. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. We’re often asked to look into edge trims that have lifted or split and cracked or split membrane, on EPDM rubber, upstands and outlets and felt flat roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Tilford Reeds may be 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.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Tilford Reeds (GU10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Mastic asphalt
Mastic asphalt is a heavy, seamless covering often found on older blocks, balconies and commercial roofs. The survey checks for crazing, cracking, blistering and splits where the asphalt turns up the walls.
Single-ply membranes
On single-ply roofs, the welds between sheets are the key detail. We check seams, corners and the joints around outlets and upstands.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Tilford Reeds
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 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.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Leaks around rooflights
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
Take a building like All Saints CofE Aided Infant School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their track record with similar roofs
Useful tips for Tilford Reeds property owners
Getting the most from a flat roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
You can use the report to ask roofers to quote for the same work. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. You stay in control of who does the work and when.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
How we price flat roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Which survey package you book
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The shape of the roof and its details
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Questions from Tilford Reeds
Is Tilford Reeds in the area you cover?
Yes, Tilford Reeds is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Tilford Reeds?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Do you go up onto the roof?
Where it is safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. Otherwise we use windows, vantage points and the spaces below, and we note any area we couldn’t see. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply roofs are all covered. If you do not know what your roof is, we’ll identify it on the day.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Somewhere as small as Tilford Reeds, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Tilford Reeds
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. It typically points to an outlet, the falls or a sagging deck, and each wet season wears the covering further. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. For an older or listed building in a place like Tilford Reeds, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
We offer 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’d like to know.
Why book us in Tilford Reeds
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- PI and public liability insurance
- Photographs and a written report every time
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Flat roof surveys in Tilford Reeds: local notes
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. About 3 miles north-west lies Farnham Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Tilford Reeds has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of All Saints, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. If you let a flat or house near Farnham station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Tilford Reeds is about 2 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Wherever you are in Tilford Reeds, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Guildford.
We work across the GU10 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Tilford (1 mile north-east), Tilford Common (1 mile south-east), Millbridge (1 mile south-west), Lower Bourne (1 mile north-west) and Shortfield Common (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (9 miles north), Haslemere (7 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Tilford Reeds
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Moor Park, Edgeborough School and South Farnham School, among other places. The closest station to Tilford Reeds is Farnham station, about 2.3 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Farnham Castle (3 miles north-west) and Museum of Farnham (2.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Tilford Reeds include Upper Lake and Farnham Heath.