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Walliswood Flat Roof Survey
Need a flat roof survey in Walliswood? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Splits and cracks in the covering
Flat roof survey in Walliswood: what you get
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. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. If you’ve noticed failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and blistering in felt or asphalt, we can find out what’s behind it, on single-ply membranes, EPDM rubber and mastic asphalt alike.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Walliswood take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Walliswood (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Walliswood
Do you carry out roof surveys in Walliswood?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Walliswood?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Walliswood?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Standing water a day or two after rain typically needs attention. It could be the outlets, the falls or a deflecting deck. We check each of these and record what we find.
What’s in the report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes an hour or two at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Walliswood, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
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What we are asked to look at in Walliswood
Buyers frequently book after their home survey suggests a closer look at a flat roof. Building owners and managing agents book to plan maintenance, or before a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photographs.
Common reasons to book include:
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Outlets that hold water back
If you let a flat or house near Ockley station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How soon the report will arrive
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Useful tips for Walliswood property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Book a survey every few years
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, so you can talk the findings through.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Walliswood
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass
Movement in the deck or a thin layer of resin can lead to cracks in GRP. We record any cracking and any signs of the deck moving.
Mastic asphalt
With age, asphalt can harden and crack with movement. The report shows where it’s cracking and how far it seems to extend.
Flat and commercial roofs around Walliswood
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. 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.
Take an older house close to Church of St John the Baptist: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Walliswood is about 6 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. Whether the building in Walliswood is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Surrey coverage includes Walliswood and the places around it. You can also see our page for Crawley.
We survey roofs across the RH5 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Horsham Road, Standon Lane and Oakfields or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Mayes Green (1 mile north), Ewhurst Green (2 miles north-west), Ellen's Green (2 miles south-west), Ewhurst (2 miles north-west) and Cranleigh (4 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles north-west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north), Horley (11 miles east), Redhill (12 miles north-east) and Reigate (11 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Walliswood
We work in homes and buildings around Wallis Wood and The Scarlett Arms Public House and the streets around them. Walliswood’s nearest station is Ockley station, about 3.1 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Abinger Castle (4.8 miles north) and Horsham Hospital (5.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Walliswood includes Vann Lake and Leith Hill.