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Hinchley Wood Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Roof surveys in Hinchley Wood.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hinchley Wood
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
How a roof survey works in Hinchley Wood
We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where conditions allow. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You don’t need to do anything except give us access. Everything we see is photographed for the report. If you’ve noticed flashings that have come away from the wall and leaking gutter joints and downpipes, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on clay and concrete tiles, ridges, hips and valleys and natural slate alike.
Houses in smaller places like Hinchley Wood can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Hinchley Wood (KT10, KT7)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Hinchley Wood property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.
Roof surveys in Hinchley Wood: local notes
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Historic houses like Hampton Court Palace, about 1.9 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Hinchley Wood goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to Hinchley Wood Church: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Landlords with a home close to Hinchley Wood station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Hinchley Wood is about 2 miles south-west of Surbiton, in Surrey. Surveys in Hinchley Wood work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small. We also survey roofs in London.
Here we cover the KT10 and KT7 postcode area for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on Dorchester Close, Meadow Close and Manor Drive and the roads around them. Other places close to Hinchley Wood include Weston Green (1 mile north-west), Thames Ditton (1 mile north), Ditton Hill (1 mile east), Long Ditton (1 mile north-east) and Claygate (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (4 miles south-east), Horley (15 miles south-east), Redhill (12 miles south-east) and Ewell (4 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Hinchley Wood
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Greyhound pub, Hinchley Wood School and Shrewsbury House School, among other places. Hinchley Wood has its own railway station: Hinchley Wood station. Well-known places in the area include Bentall Centre (2.8 miles north-east) and Metropolitan Police Mounted Branch Museum (1.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include The Lake and The Wood.
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
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How we price roof surveys
We confirm the exact price before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Height and safe access
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Which survey package you book
- Roof area
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What kind of property and roof it is
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Your questions about roof surveys in Hinchley Wood
Is my home in Hinchley Wood listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Hinchley Wood station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it’s agreed before booking.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a smaller place like Hinchley Wood, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about parking before the day
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
When to book a survey in Hinchley Wood
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack. Missing lead isn’t unusual either, as thieves target it.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Hinchley Wood Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Are they insured for the work?
- What experience they bring