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Titsey Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys around Titsey, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Splits and cracks in the covering
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Rural addresses near Titsey can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Titsey
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big flat roofs. On a roof like this, a survey shows where the covering is wearing, where water is ponding and which outlets need attention. We record the condition with photographs so work can be planned and budgeted. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so it helps if you call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. Typical surveys look at gaps at upstands and abutments and water getting in at rooflights, on mastic asphalt, GRP fibreglass and felt flat roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Titsey are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. 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.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Titsey (RH8)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Checking the roof from the ground
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Different roofs, different checks
Rooflights and upstands
The joins around rooflights and at upstands are common leak points. We check the seals and the covering around each one.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply PVC and TPO membranes are common on commercial roofs and newer buildings. The survey looks at welded seams, edges, fixings and signs of damage.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Titsey?
Many flat roof problems start at the details rather than the main surface. Upstands, edge trims, outlets and the kerbs around rooflights move and weather differently from the rest of the roof. If they were rushed when the roof was laid, they’re often the first things to fail.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
If you let a flat or house near Oxted station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Titsey questions
Will you come out to Titsey?
Yes. Titsey is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you cover Titsey?
Yes, Titsey is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Titsey as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. We look closely at the flat roof rather than the whole building. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. The report follows by email.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Standing water a day or two after rain typically needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. We check each of these and record what we find.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we look at:
- The roof’s overall size
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Anything about access we should know
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Flat roof surveys around Titsey
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Titsey Place, about 0.3 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Titsey. 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like Oxted School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. The streets around a church such as Church of St James the Greater are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Titsey is about 5 miles east of Caterham, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Titsey and the rest of Surrey. Across Surrey, we cover Titsey. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Every address in RH8 is covered for flat roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Tatsfield (1 mile north), Limpsfield (1 mile south-west), Moorhouse Bank (2 miles south-east), South Street (2 miles north-east) and The Chart (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (13 miles west), Horley (11 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (10 miles west) and Caterham (5 miles west).
Landmarks near Titsey
Titsey’s nearest station is Oxted station, about 1.8 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tandridge Priory (1.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include West Kent Golf Course nature reserve and Botley Hill.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Book a survey every few years
For landlords and building managers, the report is a dated record of the roof’s condition. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.