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Flat Roof Survey in Wishanger Common
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in Wishanger Common. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Cracked or split membrane
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Outlets that hold water back
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
About our flat roof survey in Wishanger Common
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It helps to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP often go on for longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with a photo of every defect. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. Typical surveys look at cracked or split membrane and ponding water that doesn’t drain away, across GRP fibreglass, felt flat roofs and EPDM rubber.
Older buildings in small places like Wishanger Common may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Wishanger Common (GU10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Wishanger Common
How do I find out if my home in Wishanger Common is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a 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.
Do you cover Wishanger Common?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
How do I book a survey in Wishanger Common?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
Our survey doesn’t include asbestos testing. 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.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. Commercial and residential flat roofs are both covered. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
Local flat roofs in Wishanger Common
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
For an older house near a landmark like St John the Evangelist, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear. For landlords with property near Bentley (Hampshire) station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Wishanger Common is about 5 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Surveys in Wishanger Common work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Flat roof surveys in GU10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Frensham Lane and Wishanger Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Wishanger Common include Dockenfield (1 mile north-west), Batt's Corner (2 miles north-west), Arford (2 miles south), Headley Down (2 miles south) and Headley (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (12 miles north-east), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (5 miles north), Frimley (12 miles north), Haslemere (5 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (14 miles east).
Near you in Wishanger Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Flashes, among other places. The nearest railway station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 3.7 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (3.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Farnham Heath and Gibbet Hill.
Nearby places to Wishanger Common
What else we do in Wishanger Common
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.
Why get it checked now?
Flat roofs can’t normally be seen from the street, so they’re often overlooked. Many owners only find out a roof is worn out when water comes through. A survey every few years stops that from catching you out. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Wishanger Common, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Wishanger Common
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 98% customer satisfaction
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass
GRP can crack if the deck beneath flexes or if the resin was laid too thin. We record any cracking and any signs of the deck moving.
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt roofs are common on older flats, walkways and commercial buildings. The survey checks for crazing, cracking, blistering and splits where the asphalt turns up the walls.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: 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 to tell us when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- When you need the report by
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where the property is, with the postcode
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a small place like Wishanger Common, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.