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Roof survey in Church Town, Surrey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Church Town, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
About our roof survey in Church Town
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, and the roof space where there’s safe access. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it is relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. Typical surveys look at gutters that overflow in heavy rain and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken, across the roof space, chimney stacks and natural slate.
In a village or hamlet like Church Town, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Church Town (RH9)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Church Town
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Godstone station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building.
Is Church Town within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photos.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It doesn’t include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
How long does a roof survey take?
The visit typically takes about one to two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Also near Church Town
What else we do in Church Town
Different roofs, different checks
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it is relevant. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. If a specialist is needed, we will say so.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Let us know about past leaks
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
File the report with your other home documents. It’s a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older rural homes like those around Church Town can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- A structural engineer’s report
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
Local roofs in Church Town
Church Town 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. About 3.8 miles north-east lies Titsey Place, a reminder of how long the area around Church Town has been built on. 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.
Take a building like Godstone Village School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Church Town is about 3 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. We carry out roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Church Town. Church Town is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work for roof surveys. Crawley is in our area too.
All of RH9 is covered for roof surveys. Local streets include Church Lane, Bullbeggars Lane and Flower Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Church Town: Godstone (1 mile west), Tyler's Green (1 mile north-west), Tandridge (1 mile south-east), Bletchingley (2 miles west) and South Godstone (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Epsom (11 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles west), Ewell (11 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles west) and Caterham (3 miles north-west).
Near you in Church Town
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bay Pond and Antique Shop The Godstone Hotel. Church Town’s nearest station is Godstone station, roughly 2 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Bletchingley Castle (2.3 miles west) and East Surrey Museum (2.6 miles north). Not far away are Bay Pond and Mercers Lake.
How we price roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- House, block, shop or office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The size of the roof
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Signs you need a roof survey in Church Town
Some damage starts inside the loft space. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, wetting timbers and insulation. It’s frequently mistaken for a leak.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
For landlords with property near Godstone station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
What to check before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their track record with similar roofs