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Roof surveys in KT4
Own or manage a property in KT4? Our roof surveyors cover Worcester Park, North Cheam and Stoneleigh and every street in between, for homes, flats and commercial roofs.
Towns and villages in KT4
What we do in KT4
- Storm damage roof report
- Gutter survey
- Roof survey
- Drone roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Landlord roof survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- New roof snagging
- Flat roof survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Chimney survey
- All services
Tell us the address and what you’re worried about so we can match the survey to the roof: call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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How a roof survey works in KT4
We survey roofs in KT4 and across London and South East England. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photos and recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We are often asked to look into gutters that overflow in heavy rain and flashings that have come away from the wall, on flat roofs, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings.
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey usually takes between one and two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
What you will pay
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of customers satisfied
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Near you in Worcester Park
We work in homes and buildings around Hogsmill LNR, Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin and The Plough Inn Public House, among other places. Nearby too are Cuddington Community Primary School (within half a mile south-east) and Richard Challoner School (0.9 miles north-west). Worcester Park’s nearest station is Worcester Park station, about 0.7 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Cockney Museum (0.9 miles south-east) and The Ashley Centre (3 miles south). For a walk, there’s Kingston Hill Road area and The Lake.
Roof surveys across KT4: local notes
Older homes across KT4 often keep chimney stacks long after the fires went out, and the lead and mortar around them need watching. Valleys, gutters and fixings follow close behind.
Several airports in London and the South East have flight restriction zones around them, so every drone flight in KT4 is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Flights that need permission only go ahead once it’s given.
Worcester Park: Living close to Hogsmill LNR is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you run a business near The Ashley Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Why roofs fail
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Why get it checked now?
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from ground level. You might pay for work that does not fix the real problem, or miss the fault that matters. A survey tells you what actually needs attention.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What happens after the report arrives
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or split lead lets water straight in, and lead is a target for theft.
Chimney stacks
We check the stack itself, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. We’ll tell you if the flue needs a specialist.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- What made you get in touch
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Your questions about roof surveys in KT4
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 the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It doesn’t include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.