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Roof survey in Capel, Surrey
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Capel. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
When to book a survey in Capel
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts at the top of the stack.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
If you let a flat or house near Ockley station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
What to check before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What insurance they carry
About our roof survey in Capel
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. We survey the roof space, lead flashings and natural slate, and people most often book us about flashings that have come away from the wall and valley linings that have cracked or split.
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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Capel (RH5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The roof’s overall size
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What made you get in touch
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Capel
Landlords and agents in Capel book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. That is why we look at them closely.
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. We say what we can see and when a closer look would need opening up.
Roof surveys in Capel: local notes
The flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport comes within about 2 miles of Capel. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you look after a building such as Scott Broadwood CofE Infant School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St John the Baptist, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Capel is about 5 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. In Capel, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
We cover every part of RH5 for roof surveys. We cover properties on The Street, Laundry Way and Bakers Way. If you’re just outside Capel, we cover Ockley (2 miles west), Beare Green (2 miles north), Paynes Green (2 miles south-west), Kingsfold (2 miles south) and Holmwood Corner (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (13 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (9 miles north-east), Ewell (14 miles north) and Reigate (8 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Capel
The nearest railway station is Ockley station, about 0.6 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Horsham Hospital (5.6 miles south). The countryside around Capel includes Leith Hill and Warnham LNR.
Questions from Capel
I let a flat near Ockley station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Do you cover smaller places like Capel?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report.
How much does a roof survey cost in Capel?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
Why act early in Capel
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, which makes later changes easy to spot. In a place like Capel, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Capel
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Package prices that include VAT
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What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Rural addresses near Capel can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.