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Roof survey in Claygate, Surrey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Claygate, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Common roof problems in Claygate
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Torn or sagging underlay
The streets around a church such as Church of Holy Trinity are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What happens after the report arrives
- What experience they bring
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
About our roof survey in Claygate
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. Typical surveys look at ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and valley linings that have cracked or split, on natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Claygate drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Claygate (KT10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Claygate
Also in Claygate
Roof surveys in Claygate: local notes
About 2.3 miles west lies The Homewood, a reminder of how long the area around Claygate has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For landlords with property near Claygate station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Living close to Claygate Common is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Claygate is about 3 miles south-west of Surbiton, in Surrey. Anywhere in Claygate, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Here we cover the KT10 postcode area for roof surveys. Local streets include Church Road, High Street and Station Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Claygate include Barwell (1 mile south-east), Hinchley Wood (1 mile north), Esher (1 mile north-west), Hook (1 mile east) and Malden Rushett (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (3 miles south-east), Horley (15 miles south-east), Redhill (11 miles south-east) and Ewell (4 miles east).
What’s near Claygate
Around Claygate, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Milbourne Lodge School, Claygate Common and Chessington Community College. Claygate has its own railway station: Claygate station. Nearby you will also find The Ashley Centre (3.6 miles south-east) and Epsom Cottage Hospital (2 miles south-east). The countryside around Claygate includes The Lake and Jubilee Wood.
Tips from our surveys
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
How we price roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Which survey package you book
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What happens on the day
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Homes around Claygate often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- 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 vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaks rarely show up straight away. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. From inside the roof space, we can often spot it sooner. Around Claygate, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Why us?
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Claygate questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Claygate 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.
How do I find out if my home in Claygate 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.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Do you work in Claygate?
Yes. We survey roofs in Claygate and the rest of Surrey. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.