Surrey · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in West Bedfont
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in West Bedfont, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Outlets that hold water back
Your questions about flat roof surveys in West Bedfont
Will you come out to West Bedfont?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near West Bedfont, such as hotels?
Yes, commercial flat roofs are part of what we cover. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for the building.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes an hour or two at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in West Bedfont
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. Built-up felt tends to blister and crack, asphalt crazes and splits, EPDM can lift at its laps, and GRP can crack at board joints and edge trims. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. If you’ve noticed ponding water that doesn’t drain away and a sagging deck under the covering, we can find out what’s behind it, on GRP fibreglass, EPDM rubber and felt flat roofs alike.
Somewhere as small as West Bedfont, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- West Bedfont (TW19, TW6)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Why act early in West Bedfont
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a flat roof is before contracts are exchanged. After that, the cost of any work is yours. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. In a place like West Bedfont, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Flat roof surveys in West Bedfont: local notes
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. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Within a mile and a half or so of West Bedfont there are several hotels, and like offices and blocks, hotels often sit under flat roofs. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use.
For hotels and guest houses around West Bedfont, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition. Anyone responsible for a site like Stanwell Fields CofE Primary School will know that a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
West Bedfont is about 1 mile north of Ashford, in Surrey. Bookings from West Bedfont are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. West Bedfont is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work for flat roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: TW19 and TW6. We cover properties on Short Lane, The Nightingales and Long Lane. We also cover the places around West Bedfont: Stanwell (1 mile west), Bedfont (1 mile east), Heathrow (1 mile north-east), Ashford (1 mile south) and Ashford Common (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (15 miles south), Woking (10 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles south-east), Ewell (11 miles south-east) and Egham (4 miles south-west).
What’s near West Bedfont
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Spelthorne College, Thomas Knyvett College and The Swan Public House. For rail, the closest station is Heathrow Terminal 4 Rail station, about 1 mile north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Spelthorne Museum (2.5 miles south-west) and Ashford Hospital (0.7 miles south). Open spaces near West Bedfont include Staines Reservoirs and Crane Meadows.
Checking the roof from ground level
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Older roofs in small places like West Bedfont can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in West Bedfont
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
Common roof problems in West Bedfont
Flat roofs frequently get walked on for other jobs: 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. Fixings added through the covering often start leaks too.
Look out for signs like these:
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
If you own a rental within reach of Heathrow Terminal 4 Rail station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?