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Roof survey in Caterham, Surrey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Caterham. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Roof survey in Caterham: what you get
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, like moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Each one comes with a written report. Typical surveys look at gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, across natural slate, flat roofs and chimney stacks.
In a town like Caterham, older houses with slate or clay tile roofs normally sit alongside later estates with concrete tiles. Older homes frequently keep chimney stacks long after the fireplaces went, and their flashings and pointing still matter. Newer homes have fewer chimneys but their own weak points at ridges, verges and gutters.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Caterham (CR3)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
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FAQs for Caterham
How do I find out if my home in Caterham is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Caterham station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it usually takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Report times depend on the package.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. We also use views from the ground, windows and the loft space.
Do you work in Caterham?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Caterham included.
Caterham homes and their roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Historic houses such as Titsey Place, about 4.7 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Caterham goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take a building like Hillcroft Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you own a rental within reach of Caterham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Sacred Heart Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Caterham is about 11 miles south-west of Orpington, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Caterham and the rest of Surrey. Caterham is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work. There’s also a page for Crawley.
Surveys in CR3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on High Street, London Road and Park Road or anywhere close by, we can help. You’ll find Caterham on the B2030 and B2031, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you’re just outside Caterham, we cover Woldingham Garden Village (2 miles east), Tyler's Green (2 miles south-east), Woldingham (3 miles east), Godstone (3 miles south) and Church Town (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles south-west), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Caterham
In Caterham, that means homes and buildings near Sunnydown School, The King And Queen Public House and de Stafford School. For rail, the closest station is Caterham station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Bletchingley Castle (3.4 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (0.6 miles south-east). Not far away are South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Mercers Lake.
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, so you can compare it next time. In a family home in Caterham, a small roof fault lets water into places you cannot see, such as the loft insulation, the top of a wall or the roof timbers. By the time a stain appears on a ceiling, there is more to put right.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Caterham
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Package prices that include VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 5,000+ surveys completed
See our cost guide and our case studies.
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. For a home in Caterham, the main things we need are a way into the loft, a route to the back garden and somewhere to park. Someone needs to let us in, so tell us who that will be.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
How to prepare
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Tell us where we can park nearby
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded.
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, yet the nails holding it often fail long before the slate. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Every so frequently, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Photograph anything new.