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Flat roof survey in Tongham, Surrey
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? You can book a flat roof survey in Tongham and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
Flat roof survey in Tongham: what you get
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. For moisture detection and a structural check, the Standard Survey starts from £250. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. If you are worried about loose or cracked edge trims and splits, cracks and crazing, we can find out what’s behind it, on upstands and outlets, EPDM rubber and single-ply membranes alike.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Tongham can be more exposed, particularly where nothing shelters them, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Felt and bitumen also age in strong sun. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for, along with water that sits after rain. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Location
- Tongham (GU10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tongham: your questions answered
Is my home in Tongham listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Tongham?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Tongham is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. If not, we use safe viewpoints and look inside, and the report says if any part couldn’t be seen. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
We don’t carry out asbestos surveys. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
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 water that sits wears the covering sooner. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
Towns and villages near Tongham
What else we do in Tongham
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Tongham
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, although how well it was laid and looked after matters a great deal. A survey shows how yours is holding up, whatever its age.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Leaks around rooflights
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Standing water left after rain
- A sagging deck under the covering
If you let a flat or house near Ash station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What the survey will not cover
What a flat roof survey looks like in Tongham
Historic houses such as Wanborough Manor, about 3.1 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Tongham goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Paul's CofE Infant School & Nursery will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you live in an older home near Church of St Paul, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Tongham is about 1 mile south-east of Aldershot, in Surrey. Whether the building in Tongham is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Surrey. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
We work across GU10 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on The Street, Chester Way and Lambourne Way. If you’re just outside Tongham, we cover Sandy Cross (1 mile south), Ash (1 mile north-east), Seale (1 mile south-east), Ash Green (1 mile north-east) and Badshot Lea (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (7 miles east), Woking (9 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north), Farnham (3 miles south-west), Frimley (6 miles north) and Haslemere (10 miles south).
Around Tongham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Aldershot Park, The White Hart pub and Ash Manor School, among other places. The closest station to Tongham is Ash station, about 1.4 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Farnham Castle (3.2 miles west) and Guildford Hospital (5.3 miles east). For a walk, there’s Aunt's Pool and Hog's Back.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It’s useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it makes changes easy to spot at the next survey.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.
What affects the price in Tongham
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How big the roof is
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
The survey, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit normally takes between one and two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. A visit to a smaller place like Tongham is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We check the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
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When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
What happens if roof problems are left?
Flat roofs can’t usually be seen from the street, so they’re often overlooked. Owners often learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. Regular surveys mean it won’t come as a surprise. Arranging work in a smaller place like Tongham is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Tongham
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Photographs and a written report every time