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Roof survey in Fernhill, Surrey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Roof surveys in Fernhill, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Torn or sagging underlay
About our roof survey in Fernhill
The report is written for you, in plain language. Each defect is described with photographs and a recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. If you’ve noticed cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and debris building up in roof valleys, 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. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Fernhill (RH6)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Fernhill
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Gatwick Airport station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. The streets around a church like Church of St Bartholomew are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For businesses in and around places such as County Mall, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Fernhill is about 2 miles south-east of Horley, in Surrey. Bookings from Fernhill are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Fernhill is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
Roof surveys in RH6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Peeks Brook Lane and Donkey Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Burstow (1 mile east), Shipley Bridge (1 mile south), Tinsley Green (1 mile south-west), Keeper's Corner (1 mile east) and Copthorne (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (14 miles north-west), Redhill (6 miles north), Ewell (15 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north-west), Caterham (9 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Fernhill
In Fernhill, that means homes and buildings near The Shipley Bridge pub and the streets around them. Fernhill’s nearest station is Gatwick Airport station, roughly 1 mile west. Well-known places in the area include County Mall (3.6 miles south-west) and Langley Green Hospital (2.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Fernhill includes Hedgecourt Lake.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
How the survey works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Fernhill can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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 written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and South East England. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is frequently nail fatigue, which we describe in the report.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move, leaving gaps along the courses.
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Fernhill: your questions answered
Is my home in Fernhill listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Fernhill 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.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
How much does a roof survey cost in Fernhill?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
What we can’t see
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- A full building survey of the property
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Fernhill
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
What affects the price in Fernhill
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.