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Roof survey in Abinger Common, Surrey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Abinger Common, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Why get it checked now?
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and wet timber starts to decay. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. Around Abinger Common, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- A written report with photos
- PI and public liability insurance
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Abinger Common
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where conditions allow. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, for roofs that are hard to see well. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Everything we see is photographed for the report. We survey natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and flat roofs, and people most often book us about cracked mortar along the ridge and valley linings that have cracked or split.
Older buildings in small places like Abinger Common may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Abinger Common (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles, especially at the verges and ridge.
Natural slate
From the loft, we check the underside of a slate roof. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs, and we note its condition.
Places near Abinger Common
Other services in Abinger Common
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
What we can’t see
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A structural engineer’s report
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Natural slate
Useful tips for Abinger Common property owners
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- File the report with your home documents
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed, and whether work has done its job.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Abinger Common homes and their roofs
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you let a flat or house near Gomshall station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Historic houses such as Polesden Lacey, about 4.2 miles north, show how far back building around Abinger Common goes. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. If you look after a building such as Belmont Prep School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Abinger Common is about 4 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. We carry out roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Abinger Common and nearby. Abinger Common is one of the places in Surrey where we work. Guildford is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: RH5. That includes homes and businesses on Glebe Lane, Leith Hill Road and Abinger Common Road. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Friday Street (1 mile east), Abinger Bottom (1 mile south-east), Coldharbour (2 miles south-east), Forest Green (3 miles south) and South Holmwood (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (8 miles north-west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (10 miles east) and Ewell (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Abinger Common
In Abinger Common, that means homes and buildings near Hurtwood House, The Abinger Hatch Public House and Wotton and Abinger Commons. The closest station to Abinger Common is Gomshall station, roughly 2.4 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Abinger Castle (0.5 miles north-west) and Mesolithic Museum (0.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Leith Hill and Silent Pool.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Rural addresses near Abinger Common can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
Common questions in Abinger Common
How do I find out if my home in Abinger Common is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
I let a flat near Gomshall station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
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.
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 recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Report times depend on the package.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.