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Pre-purchase roof survey in Smallfield, Surrey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Smallfield. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
Landlords, agents and block managers in Smallfield
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Smallfield
If you’re buying a flat, the roof may well be shared. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company. We inspect what access allows us to see safely, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. If the building has a flat roof, we look at that too where access allows. Typical surveys look at standing water on a flat extension roof and sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes, on the roof space, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and clay and concrete tiles.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like Smallfield, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Low roofs are easier to see from the ground, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. That applies whether you’re buying in Smallfield or checking a new roof there. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Smallfield (RH6)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. A visit to a smaller place like Smallfield is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- The roof is inspected from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
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 drop us an email.
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Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails that fix it often give out first. Slipped or missing slates are a sign of ‘nail fatigue’, and we note how widespread it looks.
Gutters and parapets
The rainwater system keeps water off the walls. We check for blockages, leaking joints and sagging runs, along with fascias and soffits.
Smallfield homes and their roofs
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. The flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport comes within about 1 mile of Smallfield. If your survey includes the drone, the exact boundary is checked for the address first.
Landlords with a home close to Horley station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. In and around Smallfield, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Smallfield is about 2 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. Anywhere in Smallfield, we can carry out pre-purchase roof surveys at your property. Across Surrey, we cover Smallfield.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in RH6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Churchill Road, Orchard Road and Tudor Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Smallfield include Outwood (1 mile north), Burstow (1 mile south-west), Keeper's Corner (1 mile south), Fernhill (2 miles south-west) and Shipley Bridge (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Epsom (13 miles north-west), Redhill (5 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles north-west), Caterham (8 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
What’s near Smallfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near Oakwood School and Plough and Furrow pub, among other places. Smallfield’s nearest station is Horley station, roughly 2 miles west. A little further out are Bletchingley Castle (4.5 miles north) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (2.5 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Hedgecourt Lake.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Plenty of buyers go ahead anyway, but with their eyes open. You will know which jobs are urgent and which can wait, and you can line up a roofer before small faults grow. Homes in smaller places like Smallfield can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Visits on any day of the week
Smallfield: your questions answered
Do you cover Smallfield?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Smallfield is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Smallfield?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Smallfield is about 1 mile from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the loft space, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where it applies.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed, with photographs.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Which survey package you book
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- What made you get in touch
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The property’s address and postcode
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.