Surrey · London and the South East
Box Hill Roof Survey
Roof surveys around Box Hill, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
About our roof survey in Box Hill
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We check the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the roof space where there’s safe access. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. Common reasons to book are cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken, across chimney stacks, natural slate and ridges, hips and valleys.
Some older homes in villages like Box Hill are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Box Hill (KT20)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years, and they can crack.
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack, as far as we can safely see them. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.
How the survey works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Cottages and farmhouses around Box Hill often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Getting a price
To get a price for roof surveys in Box Hill, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Roof surveys around Box Hill
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Take an older house close to St. Andrew's Church: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Betchworth station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. With Polesden Lacey about 3.9 miles west, the area around Box Hill has a long history. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Box Hill is about 2 miles north-east of Dorking, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Box Hill can all book roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Box Hill is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Roof surveys in KT20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets like Boxhill Road, Usherwood Close and Fort Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Betchworth (1 mile south-east), Brockham (1 mile south), Buckland (1 mile south-east), Strood Green (2 miles south) and Headley (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles west), Woking (13 miles west), Epsom (6 miles north), Horley (7 miles south-east), Redhill (5 miles east) and Ewell (7 miles north).
Near you in Box Hill
Around Box Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Brockham Limeworks and the streets around them. The closest station to Box Hill is Betchworth station, roughly 0.8 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Headley Court (2.8 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (3.6 miles east). For a walk, there is Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Height and safe access
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- How big the roof is
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Box Hill questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Betchworth station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Box Hill within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It is emailed to you.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Mention any damp patches as you book
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. They’ll see each defect and its location, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Every so often, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
Why get it checked now?
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, which makes later changes easy to spot. Older and listed buildings around Box Hill may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Box Hill
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.