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Roof survey in Cudworth, Surrey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Cudworth from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
What a roof survey looks like in Cudworth
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your 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, so check with the council.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Newdigate CofE Endowed Aided Infant School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Cudworth is about 4 miles west of Horley, in Surrey. Wherever you are in Cudworth, we can carry out roof surveys at your property. Our Surrey coverage includes Cudworth and the places around it.
Surveys in RH5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Cudworth Park, The Poplars and Burnt Oak Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Cudworth: Newdigate (1 mile west), Russ Hill (1 mile south-east), Parkgate (2 miles north), Charlwood (2 miles east) and Norwood Hill (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (15 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north), Horley (4 miles east), Redhill (7 miles north-east), Ewell (13 miles north) and Reigate (6 miles north-east).
Around Cudworth
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Newdigate Brickworks. The closest station to Cudworth is Holmwood station, about 2.8 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Langley Green Hospital (3.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Cudworth includes Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
About our roof survey in Cudworth
Three packages cover most roofs: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. If you’ve noticed flashings that have come away from the wall and debris building up in roof valleys, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Cudworth, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Cudworth (RH5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a hamlet or village like Cudworth, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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What we’re asked to look at in Cudworth
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
If you own a rental within reach of Holmwood station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before booking anyone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will the report include photos?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How long the report takes to arrive
Surveys for landlords and agents in Cudworth
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
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Cudworth: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Holmwood station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Cudworth?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it is safe. We also use views from the ground, windows and the roof space, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
How long does the visit take?
Allow about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
What this survey cannot tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
What happens if roof problems are left?
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, which makes later changes easy to spot. Around Cudworth, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Prices that include VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.