Surrey · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Blindley Heath
Roof surveys across Blindley Heath, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
About our roof survey in Blindley Heath
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where conditions allow. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone, for roofs that are hard to see well. You don’t need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. If you’ve noticed loose ridge or hip tiles and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it, on lead flashings, chimney stacks and the roof space alike.
Older buildings in small places like Blindley Heath 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Blindley Heath (RH7, RH9)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Blindley Heath
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Blindley Heath?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Blindley Heath is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Is Blindley Heath within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
What do you check on a roof survey?
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 applicable.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
What a roof survey looks like in Blindley Heath
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council. Blindley Heath is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome. If the drone is used for your survey, the exact boundary is checked for the address first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Evanglist, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For landlords with property near Godstone station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Blindley Heath is about 5 miles north of East Grinstead, in Surrey. Blindley Heath gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Every address in RH7 and RH9 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a roof survey at a property on Eastbourne Road, St John's Meadow and Langsmead or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Whitewood (1 mile south-west), Horne (1 mile south-west), Lingfield Common (2 miles south-east), Lingfield (2 miles south-east) and Newchapel (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles west), Redhill (6 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles north-west) and Caterham (6 miles north).
Near you in Blindley Heath
Around Blindley Heath, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Jolly Farmer pub and Lingfield Wildlife Area and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Godstone station, roughly 1.5 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Haxted Watermill Museum (3.6 miles east) and Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Clinic (4.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Blindley Heath includes Bay Pond and Hedgecourt Lake.
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Signs you need a roof survey in Blindley Heath
Slates and tiles often outlast the fixings that hold them. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Living close to Lingfield Wildlife Area is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
What to check before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Towns and villages near Blindley Heath
Other services in Blindley Heath
What this survey cannot tell you
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- A full building survey of the property
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- File the report with your home documents
Keep the report with your property records. It’s a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older roofs in small places like Blindley Heath can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- 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.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The size of the roof
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Anything about access we should know
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.