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Roof Survey in Crowhurst Lane End
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Crowhurst Lane End from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Crowhurst Lane End
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. They’re included alongside the main roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. A flat roof normally wears out sooner than a pitched one. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. Common reasons to book are flashings that have come away from the wall and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, on flat roofs, the roof space and natural slate.
Older buildings in small places like Crowhurst Lane End may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Crowhurst Lane End (RH8)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Photograph stains when they appear
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, particularly after autumn. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a hamlet or village like Crowhurst Lane End, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, 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.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Crowhurst Lane End questions
Is Crowhurst Lane End within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is drone flying allowed in Crowhurst Lane End?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Crowhurst Lane End is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We do not give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing is not part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Local roofs in Crowhurst Lane End
Crowhurst Lane End is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you let a flat or house near Godstone station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take an older house close to Church of St George: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Historic houses such as Titsey Place, about 4.6 miles north-east, show how far back building around Crowhurst Lane End goes. If you own one of the older houses, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Crowhurst Lane End is about 6 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Crowhurst Lane End and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Crowhurst Lane End is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
All of RH8 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Crowhurst (1 mile south-east), South Godstone (1 mile west), Tandridge (2 miles north), Merle Common (2 miles north-east) and Anglefield Corner (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles west), Redhill (6 miles west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (8 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Crowhurst Lane End
Crowhurst Lane End’s nearest station is Godstone station, about 1.1 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bletchingley Castle (3.9 miles north-west) and Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Clinic (3.1 miles north). Open spaces near Crowhurst Lane End include Bay Pond and Botley Hill.
What this survey can’t tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
How we price roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East often have clay plain tiles. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.