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Roof survey in Cobham, Surrey
Roof surveys around Cobham, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a smaller place like Cobham, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Roof survey in Cobham
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. Common reasons to book are slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and torn or sagging underlay, across ridges, hips and valleys, chimney stacks and the roof space.
In a smaller place like Cobham, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes frequently need the most attention. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Cobham (KT11)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Cobham
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. About 1.2 miles north lies The Homewood, a reminder of how long the area around Cobham has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Anyone responsible for a site like St Andrew's CofE Primary School will know that 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 Andrew, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Cobham is about 6 miles west of Epsom, in Surrey. Surveys in Cobham work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Cobham is one of the places in Surrey we cover. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: KT11. Streets in the area include High Street, Summerhays and Fairfield Park, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Stoke D'Abernon (1 mile south-east), Oxshott (2 miles east), West End (2 miles north), Pachesham Park (3 miles east) and Esher (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (10 miles south-west), Woking (8 miles west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (6 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Cobham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Running Mare pub and West End Common, among other places. Cobham’s nearest station is Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station, about 1.1 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Elmbridge Museum (3 miles north-east) and Chessington Castle Hill (4.9 miles east). Open spaces near Cobham include Jubilee Wood and Claremont Lake.
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- A full building survey of the property
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Cobham
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Your questions about roof surveys in Cobham
Is Cobham within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Cobham is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it’s agreed before booking.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It is not a structural engineer’s report and doesn’t include calculations.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the loft space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack. We note any lean or loose pots.
Natural slate
Inside the roof space, we check what’s under the slates. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs, and we note its condition.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
If you are planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You will know what a buyer’s survey might pick up, or at least know what to expect. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Cobham, so it’s useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book us in Cobham
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
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