Surrey · London and the South East
Epsom Downs Roof Survey
Need a roof survey in Epsom Downs? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Epsom Downs
There’s no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, while others just want to know where they stand. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. If you’ve noticed ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Epsom Downs (KT17)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Epsom Downs
I let a flat near Epsom Downs station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Will you come out to Epsom Downs?
Yes. Epsom Downs is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It doesn’t include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as an exact number, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the loft space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Epsom Downs homes and their roofs
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many 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. The wider area around Epsom Downs has a long history of building, with Fitznells Manor about 2.1 miles north. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Warren Mead Infant School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For businesses in and around places such as The Ashley Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Epsom Downs is about 1 mile south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. We provide roof surveys for homes and businesses in Epsom Downs. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small. There is also a page for London.
All of KT17 is within our area for roof surveys. You will find streets such as Longdown Lane South, Bunbury Way and Burgh Heath Road, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Epsom Downs, we cover Nork (1 mile east), North Looe (1 mile north), Great Burgh (1 mile south-east), Tattenham Corner (1 mile south) and Langley Vale (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (15 miles west), Woking (14 miles west), Horley (10 miles south), Redhill (7 miles south-east), Egham (15 miles north-west) and Reigate (6 miles south).
Local landmarks in Epsom Downs
Around Epsom Downs, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Laine Theatre Arts, Priest Hill and Derby Arms and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Epsom Downs itself: Epsom Downs station. Other landmarks nearby include Epsom General Hospital (1.3 miles west) and The Ashley Centre (1.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
Towns and villages near Epsom Downs
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When to book a survey in Epsom Downs
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Missing lead isn’t unusual either, as thieves target it.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
If you own a rental within reach of Epsom Downs station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before booking anyone
- What experience they bring
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What insurance they carry
Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Epsom Downs. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Height and safe access
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Roof area
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Epsom Downs, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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What we can’t see
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Lead flashings