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Roof Survey in Godstone
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Godstone, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Roof surveys in Godstone: local notes
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. The flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome comes within about 2 miles of Godstone. If the drone is used for your survey, the exact boundary is checked for the address first.
If you live near a park such as Bay Pond, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. For landlords with property near Godstone station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Titsey Place lies about 4.1 miles north-east, so building around Godstone goes back a long way. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Godstone is about 3 miles south of Caterham, in Surrey. Bookings from Godstone are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Godstone is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work for roof surveys. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: RH9. We offer roof surveys to properties on High Street, Court Road and Godstone Green Road. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Tyler's Green (1 mile north), Church Town (1 mile east), Bletchingley (2 miles west), Tandridge (2 miles south-east) and South Godstone (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Epsom (11 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south-west), Redhill (4 miles west), Ewell (11 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles west) and Caterham (3 miles north).
Near you in Godstone
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Hare And Hounds Public House and Bay Pond and the streets around them. Godstone’s nearest station is Godstone station, roughly 2.2 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Caterham Dene Hospital (2.5 miles north) and Bletchingley Castle (1.9 miles west). The countryside around Godstone includes Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Godstone
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, but the fixings and underlay beneath them frequently give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. Typical surveys look at flashings that have come away from the wall and loose ridge or hip tiles, across the roof space, ridges, hips and valleys and flat roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Godstone are 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
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
- Godstone (RH9)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Somewhere as small as Godstone, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, so you can compare it next time. Around Godstone, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Godstone
- Package prices that include VAT
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Prices for roof surveys in Godstone
To price your survey, we look at:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Basic, Standard or Premium
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Godstone. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
FAQs for Godstone
Are there drone restrictions around Godstone?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Godstone is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Is my home in Godstone listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
What do you check on a roof survey?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the roof space where there is safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs