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Roof survey in Ashtead, Surrey
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof surveys in Ashtead, with photos and a clear written report.
- Loose chimney pots
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Roof survey in Ashtead: what you get
The report is written for you, in plain language. Each defect is described with photographs and a recommendation, and where it’s relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. If you’ve noticed slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters, we can find out what’s behind it.
Ashtead mixes older houses, often slate or clay tiled, with newer estates, many of them with concrete tiles. Older homes often keep chimney stacks long after the fireplaces went, and their flashings and pointing still matter. Later houses have their own typical faults, from loose ridge tiles to blocked gutters.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Ashtead (KT21, KT22)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In Ashtead, many roofs join a neighbour’s, so we look at what can be seen of the shared parts from your side. Let us know about any known leaks, past repairs or building work as you book.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Ashtead
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. The wider area around Ashtead has a long history of building, with Fitznells Manor about 3.7 miles north-east. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Living close to Ashtead Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you own a rental within reach of Ashtead station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Ashtead is about 2 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Ashtead is one of many places we visit across Surrey, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across Surrey. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Here we cover the KT21 and KT22 postcode area for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on The Street, Church Road and Greville Park Road. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Pachesham Park (2 miles north-west), Malden Rushett (2 miles north), Oxshott (3 miles north-west), Barwell (3 miles north) and Stoke D'Abernon (4 miles west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (12 miles west), Woking (12 miles west), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (8 miles south-east), Ewell (4 miles north-east) and Egham (13 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Ashtead
We work in homes and buildings around Ashtead Park, Barnett Wood Infant School and St Andrew's Catholic School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Ashtead station, about 0.6 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Headley Court (1.7 miles south-east) and Walton on the Hill (3.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ashtead include Box Hill and The Lake.
Honest limits
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Ashtead questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Ashtead station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Ashtead is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photos.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
What does a roof survey include?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ashtead
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Do you need a roof survey in Ashtead?
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and rain finds any gap it can. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Shop and office owners around The Ashley Centre may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
What to check before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their insurance cover
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.