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Roof surveys in SM7
Our roof surveyors cover all of the SM7 postcode district, including Banstead, Nork and Woodmansterne. You get a written report with photos after every survey, with prices from £150 including VAT.
Where we work in SM7
Services in SM7
- Gutter survey
- Chimney survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Drone roof survey
- Flat roof survey
- Landlord roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Roof survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- New roof snagging
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Every service
Send the address and what’s prompted the survey and we’ll suggest the right survey: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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About roof surveys in SM7
Three packages cover most roofs: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Each one comes with a written report. Typical surveys look at leaking gutter joints and downpipes and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, on clay and concrete tiles, chimney stacks and ridges, hips and valleys.
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it typically takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How our prices work
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Booking a survey
For a price for roof surveys in SM7, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
What’s near Banstead
Typical jobs here are in homes near Priory Preparatory School, Church of All Saints and The Woolpack pub, among other places. Nearby too are St Anne's Catholic Primary School (within half a mile south-west), The Beacon School (0.9 miles south-west) and Fames Rough (1.6 miles south). The closest station to Banstead is Banstead station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Walton on the Hill (3.6 miles south-west) and The Ashley Centre (3 miles west). For a walk, there is Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
Roof surveys across SM7: local notes
Across SM7, a good many older houses still have chimney stacks, used or not, and the lead and mortar around them need watching. Valleys, gutters and fixings follow close behind.
Autumn and winter storms across the South East find any loose slate, tile or ridge. Ridges, verges and flashings in SM7 are where it usually shows.
Banstead: If you run a business near The Ashley Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. Living close to Fames Rough is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Loose chimney pots
Prices for roof surveys in SM7
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The size of the roof
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Anything about access we should know
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landlord and commercial surveys in SM7
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Common questions in SM7
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when booking.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Do you cover SM7 for roof surveys?
Yes. We survey roofs in SM7 and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and the South East. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We do not provide structural calculations.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.