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Roof surveys in KT9
We cover every part of the KT9 postcode district, including Chessington, Hook and Barwell. You get a written report with photos after every survey, with prices from £150 including VAT.
Where we work in KT9
Services in KT9
- Roof leak investigation
- Flat roof survey
- Roof survey
- New roof snagging
- Storm damage roof report
- Chimney survey
- Gutter survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Drone roof survey
- Landlord roof survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Every service
Give us the street, the postcode and a line about the roof to book a survey: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
About roof surveys in KT9
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, yet nails, battens and underlay frequently fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. We survey flat roofs, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists.
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
What you’ll pay
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- PI and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Clear package prices, including VAT
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Around Chessington
Typical jobs here are in homes near Chessington Community College, Church of St Mary the Virgin and Castle Hill Primary School, among other places. Nearby too are Horton Country Park (0.8 miles south-east) and Shrewsbury House School (1.2 miles north). There is a railway station in Chessington itself: Chessington North station. Well-known places in the area include Tolworth Hospital (1.2 miles north-east) and Chessington Castle Hill (0.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Chessington include Kingston Hill Road area and Bonesgate Open Space.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters across KT9
Across KT9, a good many older houses still have chimney stacks, used or not, and their flashings and pointing need checking like any other part of the roof. Gutters, valleys and fixings come next.
The South East’s airspace includes flight restriction zones around several of its airports, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any drone flight in KT9. Where permission is needed, the flight waits for it.
Chessington: Living close to Horton Country Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For landlords with property near Chessington North station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
What this survey cannot tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- A full building survey of the property
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
How we price roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Which survey package you book
- Height and safe access
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
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. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Useful tips for KT9 property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
Keep the report with your property records. It gives you something to compare against later, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
What we’re asked to look at in KT9
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors, especially near trees.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. That’s why we look at them closely.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If a specialist is needed, we will say so.
Your questions about roof surveys in KT9
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
What does a roof survey include?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.