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Roof survey in Dormansland, Surrey
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Dormansland. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Roof survey in Dormansland: what you get
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. A flat roof typically wears out sooner than a pitched one, so they deserve a careful look. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. We’re often asked to look into gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and valley linings that have cracked or split, across clay and concrete tiles, lead flashings and flat roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Dormansland 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Dormansland (RH7)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly.
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.
Signs you need a roof survey in Dormansland
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while rain gets into every gap. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St John the Evangelist, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
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.
How it works
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes between one and two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Around Dormansland, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Common questions in Dormansland
Will you come out to Dormansland?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Can a landlord with a rental near Dormans station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Dormansland
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than waiting for something to fail. In a small place like Dormansland, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Dormansland
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- A photo-illustrated written report
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Nearby places to Dormansland
What else we do in Dormansland
What affects the price in Dormansland
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How big the roof is
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- House, block, shop or office
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
We will usually ask about:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What kind of property and roof it is
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Local roofs in Dormansland
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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Landlords with a home close to Dormans station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Anyone responsible for a site like Dormansland Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Dormansland is about 3 miles north of East Grinstead, in Surrey. Anywhere in Dormansland, we can carry out roof surveys at your property. Our Surrey coverage includes Dormansland and the places around it. There is also a page for Crawley.
Surveys in RH7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Dormans High Street, Locks Meadow and Newhache or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Dormansland include Dormans Park (1 mile south-west), Lingfield (1 mile north-west), Felcourt (1 mile west), Lingfield Common (2 miles north-west) and Hammerwood (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horley (8 miles west), Redhill (9 miles north-west), Reigate (10 miles north-west), Caterham (10 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles west) and Oxted (6 miles north).
Near you in Dormansland
We work in homes and buildings around The Old House at Home, Centenary Fields and Lingfield College, among other places. The closest station to Dormansland is Dormans station, about 0.6 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Haxted Watermill Museum (2.2 miles north-east) and Hever Castle (5 miles east). For a walk, there is Hedgecourt Lake.