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Roof survey in Ewhurst, Surrey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Ewhurst, with photographs and a written report.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Loose chimney pots
How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Around Ewhurst, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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How a roof survey works in Ewhurst
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. We check the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it is safe to get in. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We survey flat roofs, ridges, hips and valleys and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and cracked mortar along the ridge.
In a village or hamlet like Ewhurst, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Ewhurst (GU6)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
A small roof defect usually gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and wet timber starts to decay. Catching it early means less to put right. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Ewhurst, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 20+ years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
How we price roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
For a price for your roof in Ewhurst, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
When to book a survey in Ewhurst
Some damage starts inside the loft space. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Questions to ask before you book
- How soon the report will arrive
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Is VAT included in the price?
Local roofs in Ewhurst
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Trees in and around Sayer's Croft LNR shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Take a building like Ewhurst CofE Aided Infant School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Ewhurst is about 7 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Ewhurst and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Surrey, we cover Ewhurst and the places around it. There’s also a page for Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: GU6. Streets in the area include The Street, Mount Close and Broomers Lane. Main roads around Ewhurst include the B2127, so getting to you is simple. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Ewhurst Green (1 mile south-east), Mayes Green (2 miles east), Cranleigh (2 miles west), Walliswood (2 miles south-east) and Pitland Street (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east), Redhill (13 miles north-east) and Reigate (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Ewhurst
Around Ewhurst, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Sayer's Croft LNR, Bulls Head pub and Hurtwood House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Ockley station, about 4.5 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Abinger Castle (3.8 miles north) and Mesolithic Museum (3.8 miles north). Open spaces near Ewhurst include Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
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Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Keep the report with your property records
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Stay off ladders and the roof
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Check insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Landlords and agents in Ewhurst book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
Ewhurst: your questions answered
Is Ewhurst within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Ockley station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We do not put a figure on it, 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.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft space where there’s safe access. You get a report with photographs and recommendations.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It isn’t a structural engineer’s report and doesn’t include calculations.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.