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Flat roof survey in Whitewood, Surrey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Whitewood and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Cracked or split membrane
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
How a flat roof survey works in Whitewood
If the house you are buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it’s worth knowing its condition before exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP frequently last longer. Our report records the covering, how it’s holding up and any defects we can see, with photographs of each. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. We survey felt flat roofs, GRP fibreglass and mastic asphalt, and people most often book us about damaged trims at the roof edge and blisters and bubbles in the covering.
In a village or hamlet like Whitewood, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Whitewood (RH9)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Whitewood
A survey can show whether a whole new roof is needed or whether the problems are in a few places. At times the trouble is a handful of failed details, and at times the whole covering is worn. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. Around Whitewood, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- An independent look at the roof
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Whitewood questions
How do I find out if my home in Whitewood is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover Whitewood?
Yes, Whitewood is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. Otherwise we use windows, vantage points and the spaces below, and we note any area we couldn’t see. We do not walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
We survey felt and built-up roofs, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply PVC and TPO. Not sure what yours is? We’ll tell you in the report.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Flat roof surveys in Whitewood: local notes
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
If you own a rental within reach of Godstone station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Whitewood is about 4 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. We provide flat roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Whitewood. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Crawley.
We work across the RH9 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Whitewood Lane and Byers Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Whitewood: Horne (1 mile south-west), Blindley Heath (1 mile north-east), Newchapel (2 miles south-east), Lingfield Common (2 miles east) and Lingfield (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles west), Redhill (5 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles north-west) and Caterham (7 miles north).
Around Whitewood
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Jolly Farmer pub. For rail, the closest station is Godstone station, roughly 2.2 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find East Surrey Hospital (4.5 miles north-west) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (3.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake and Bay Pond.
Honest limits
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- An exact number of years the roof has left
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
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Prices for flat roof surveys in Whitewood
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Height and safe access
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The size of the roof
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. For a village or hamlet like Whitewood, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that is 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.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.