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Pre-purchase roof survey in Fickleshole, Surrey
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Fickleshole and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
Pre-purchase roof survey in Fickleshole: what you get
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, so the roof is one item among many. Our survey isn’t a RICS survey, and it doesn’t replace one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photographs of what we find and written recommendations. The two sit side by side if you want the fullest picture. We’re frequently asked to look into ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof and blocked or leaking gutters, on natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks.
Older buildings in small places like Fickleshole may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Fickleshole (CR6)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Fickleshole
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Fickleshole. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
How the survey works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Cottages and farmhouses around Fickleshole often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- You get a report with photographs and recommendations before you exchange.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
Questions from Fickleshole
Are there drone restrictions around Fickleshole?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Biggin Hill Airport is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Fickleshole?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
How do I book a survey in Fickleshole?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, and you get a written report with photos. It isn’t a RICS survey and doesn’t cover the rest of the house.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. You’ll have photos and a written description of each defect, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. We can’t promise how the seller will respond.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Sellers are not always aware of roof problems. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. An independent look tells you how the roof is now, whatever anyone remembers. Older and listed buildings around Fickleshole may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Fickleshole
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 98% of customers satisfied
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Buying a home or a new roof in Fickleshole
Historic houses such as Down House, about 2.6 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Fickleshole goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If you own a rental within reach of Woldingham station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. Take an older house close to Church of St Leonard: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Fickleshole is about 5 miles north-east of Caterham, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Fickleshole, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small. We also survey roofs in London.
Surveys in CR6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Featherbed Lane and Fairchildes Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Fickleshole: Farleigh (1 mile west), New Addington (1 mile north), Chelsham (1 mile south-west), Leaves Green (2 miles north-east) and Forestdale (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (11 miles west), Horley (12 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles south-west), Ewell (11 miles west), Reigate (10 miles south-west) and Caterham (5 miles south-west).
Near you in Fickleshole
We work in homes and buildings around Meridian High School, Addington Vale and The White Bear pub, among other places. The closest station to Fickleshole is Woldingham station, about 3.2 miles south-west. A little further out are Warlingham Park Hospital (1.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Nore Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or cracked lead lets water straight into the roof, and lead is also a target for theft.
Chimney stacks
Chimney stacks take the brunt of the weather. We check the pots, the flaunching, the pointing and the flashings, as far as we can see them safely.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles