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Roof survey in Hurst Green, Surrey
Roof surveys in Hurst Green, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Local roofs in Hurst Green
About 2.3 miles north lies Titsey Place, a reminder of how long the area around Hurst Green has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Hurst Green Infant School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you let a flat or house near Hurst Green station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Hurst Green is about 1 mile south of Oxted, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Hurst Green and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and the South East. Hurst Green is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover for roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Here we cover the RH8 postcode area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Oast Road, Spring Lane and Quarry Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Hurst Green, we cover Oxted (1 mile north), Limpsfield (1 mile north-east), Pains-Hill (1 mile east), Tandridge (2 miles west) and Merle Common (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (9 miles south-west), Redhill (7 miles west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (9 miles west) and Caterham (5 miles north-west).
Near you in Hurst Green
In Hurst Green, that means homes and buildings near Hazelwood School and Oxted School, among other places. There’s a railway station in Hurst Green itself: Hurst Green station. Other landmarks nearby include Haxted Watermill Museum (4 miles south) and Bletchingley Castle (4.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Bay Pond and Botley Hill.
Roof survey in Hurst Green: what you get
There is no single reason to have a roof surveyed. 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. Visits run on any day of the week, so it’s easy to find a day that suits. We survey flat roofs, ridges, hips and valleys and natural slate, and the problems we are asked to look at most are leaking gutter joints and downpipes and worn lead at chimneys and abutments.
In a village or hamlet like Hurst Green, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Hurst Green (RH8)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
Your questions about roof surveys in Hurst Green
I let a flat near Hurst Green station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Hurst Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
What does a roof survey include?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the loft space where there is safe access. You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Do you go up on the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. We also use views from ground level, windows and the loft space, and Premium includes a drone where it applies.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
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What affects the price in Hurst Green
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- What made you get in touch
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Cottages and farmhouses around Hurst Green frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. You can ask us about anything that isn’t 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.
When to book a survey in Hurst Green
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts at the top of the stack.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
If you live in an older home near St Agatha's Hall, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
What to check before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their report turnaround times
- What experience they bring
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. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Chimney stacks
Each chimney’s pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at, as far as we can safely see them. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.