Surrey · London and the South East
Friday Street Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Friday Street, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
How a roof survey works in Friday Street
We survey roofs in Friday Street and across London and the South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and bring 20+ years’ experience. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Whether it is a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Typical surveys look at ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and loose ridge or hip tiles, on chimney stacks, the roof space and lead flashings.
Somewhere as small as Friday Street, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Friday Street (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Keep the report with your property records
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Make sure insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.
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What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older roofs in small places like Friday Street can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Signs you need a roof survey in Friday Street
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack. Lead is also a target for theft.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Torn or sagging underlay
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St James, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before booking anyone
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Prices for roof surveys in Friday Street
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Anything about access we should know
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
Friday Street homes and their roofs
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Landlords with a home close to Gomshall station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Historic houses such as Polesden Lacey, about 4.2 miles north, show how far back building around Friday Street goes. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Friday Street is about 3 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Friday Street, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Friday Street is one of the places in Surrey we cover for roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Roof surveys in RH5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a roof survey at a property on Sheephouse Lane, Noons Corner Road and Abinger Common Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Abinger Bottom (1 mile south), Abinger Common (1 mile west), Coldharbour (2 miles south-east), Forest Green (3 miles south) and South Holmwood (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (9 miles north-west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (9 miles east), Redhill (10 miles east) and Ewell (12 miles north-east).
Around Friday Street
Around Friday Street, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hurtwood House, The Stephan Langton Inn and Wotton and Abinger Commons. For rail, the closest station is Gomshall station, roughly 2.9 miles north-west. A little further out are Abinger Castle (1 mile west) and Mesolithic Museum (1 mile west). The countryside around Friday Street includes Vann Lake and Combe Bottom.
Friday Street: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Gomshall station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Do you cover smaller places like Friday Street?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
How much does a roof survey cost in Friday Street?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Friday Street?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.