Surrey · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Burstow
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Burstow and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Roof survey in Burstow: what you get
The report is written for you, in plain language. Each defect is described with photographs and a recommendation, and where it is relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. If you are worried about condensation or damp timbers in the loft and valley linings that have cracked or split, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on natural slate, lead flashings and ridges, hips and valleys alike.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Burstow (RH6)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Burstow property owners
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- File the report with your home documents
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. They’ll see each defect and its location, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Take photos of anything that changes.
Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Local roofs in Burstow
The flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport covers Burstow, or comes right up to its edge. If your survey includes the drone, we ask the airport for permission first, and only fly if it’s given. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. 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 Church of St Bartholomew: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Shop and office owners around County Mall may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. If you own a rental within reach of Gatwick Airport station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Burstow is about 2 miles south-east of Horley, in Surrey. We cover Burstow and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Surrey coverage includes Burstow and the places around it.
Here we cover the RH6 postcode area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Church Road, Church Lane and Green Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Fernhill (1 mile west), Shipley Bridge (1 mile south-west), Keeper's Corner (1 mile east), Copthorne (1 mile south) and Tinsley Green (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (14 miles north-west), Redhill (6 miles north), Ewell (15 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north-west), Caterham (9 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
Near you in Burstow
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Shipley Bridge pub. Burstow’s nearest station is Gatwick Airport station, roughly 1.3 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Langley Green Hospital (3.1 miles south-west) and County Mall (3.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Hedgecourt Lake.
Why act early in Burstow
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. An overflow there sends water indoors. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. In a small place like Burstow, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Questions from Burstow
Do you cover smaller places like Burstow?
Yes, Burstow is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
I let a flat near Gatwick Airport station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We don’t put a figure on it, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the loft space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Around Burstow, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- 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.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Burstow
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Towns and villages near Burstow
Other services in Burstow
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A full building survey of the property
- A structural engineer’s report
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings