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Roof survey in Hook, Greater London
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Hook, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
How a roof survey works in Hook
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. Typical surveys look at cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and debris building up in roof valleys, across the roof space, clay and concrete tiles and flat roofs.
A London butterfly roof slopes down to a central valley gutter that drains to the back of the house. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. For a house in Hook with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Hook (KT9, KT6, KT10)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
What a roof survey looks like in Hook
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you live near a park such as Stokes Field, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For site and facilities teams at buildings like St Paul's CofE Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Hook is about 2 miles north-west of Ewell, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Hook across London and South East England. Hook is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for roof surveys. There’s also a page for London.
Here we cover the KT9, KT6 and KT10 postcode area for roof surveys. We cover properties on Elm Road, Moor Lane and Glen Road. With the A243 close by, Hook is simple for us to get to for roof surveys. We also cover the places around Hook: Ditton Hill (1 mile north), Barwell (1 mile south-west), Long Ditton (1 mile north), Hinchley Wood (1 mile north-west) and Claygate (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (13 miles north-east), City of Westminster (12 miles north-east), Marylebone (12 miles north-east), Kensington (10 miles north-east), St Pancras (14 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (15 miles north-east).
Near you in Hook
We work in homes and buildings around Stokes Field, Shrewsbury House School and Southborough High School and the streets around them. Hook has its own railway station: Chessington North station. Other landmarks nearby include The Ashley Centre (3 miles south-east) and Tolworth Hospital (1.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Hook includes Kingston Hill Road area and The Lake.
What we are asked to look at in Hook
Some damage starts inside the roof 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 can pick up problems such as:
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
With Fitznells Manor about 2.6 miles south-east, the area around Hook has a long history. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Before you book anyone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What exactly goes into their report
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Surveys in Hook can be booked for any day of the week. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted, especially at the verges and ridge.
Hook: your questions answered
Is my home in Hook listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Hook?
It can be, so it’s useful to let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when booking. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you work in Hook?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Hook included.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Why it is worth a survey now in Hook
It’s easier to plan roof work than to react to it. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than calling someone out after a storm. Any roof job in Hook means planning around parking, neighbours and access. That’s a good reason to find problems early, while there is time to plan, rather than in a rush after a leak.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hook
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- PI and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Over 20 years’ experience
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