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Roof survey in Horton, Surrey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Horton? We carry out roof surveys in Horton and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Roof survey in Horton: what you get
Roofs vary a lot across London and South East England. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. We survey flat roofs, chimney stacks and natural slate, and people most frequently book us about water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and gutters that overflow in heavy rain.
In a village or hamlet like Horton, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Horton (KT19, KT9)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
It is 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 waiting for something to fail. For an older or listed building in a place like Horton, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why us?
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- 98% of clients satisfied
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes an hour or two at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older rural homes like those around Horton 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.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Horton: your questions answered
Is my home in Horton listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Chessington South station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Do you work in Horton?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Horton.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We don’t put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
What we are asked to look at in Horton
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and rain finds any gap it can. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Questions to ask before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Horton. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Landlords and letting agents in Horton book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
What affects the price in Horton
To price your survey, we check:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Roof area
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Also near Horton
What else we do in Horton
Local roofs in Horton
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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. With Fitznells Manor about 1.7 miles east, Horton sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Living close to Horton Country Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. For landlords with property near Chessington South station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Horton is about 1 mile north-west of Epsom, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Horton, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We survey roofs across the KT19 and KT9 postcode area for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Horton Lane, Oakwood Avenue and Jenner Way and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Chessington (1 mile north), Epsom (1 mile south-east), Ewell (2 miles east), Old Malden (2 miles north-east) and Stoneleigh (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (12 miles west), Horley (13 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles south-east), Egham (12 miles north-west) and Reigate (9 miles south-east).
Near you in Horton
In Horton, that means homes and buildings near Chessington Community College, Horton Country Park and Kingswood House School. The nearest railway station is Chessington South station, about 0.9 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Epsom Cluster (0.6 miles south-east) and Cockney Museum (2.1 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Bonesgate Open Space and The Lake.
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Horton
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles