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Roof survey in Kingswood, Surrey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof surveys in Kingswood, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Loose chimney pots
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Kingswood
Everything we check, we check safely: 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 it applies, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. If you’ve noticed cracked mortar along the ridge and loose chimney pots, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Houses in smaller places like Kingswood can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A careful look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Kingswood (KT20)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a roof survey in Kingswood?
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
Common reasons to book include:
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Andrew, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before you book anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What the survey will not cover
- How soon the report will arrive
Places near Kingswood
What else we do in Kingswood
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Homes around Kingswood often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Kingswood questions
Is Kingswood within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kingswood?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes. 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.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Kingswood?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll suggest the right survey. We survey seven days a week.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Kingswood
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Keep the loft space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How big the roof is
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
For a price for roof surveys in Kingswood, call 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
What a roof survey looks like in Kingswood
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Take a building like Tadworth Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For businesses in and around places like The Ashley Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Kingswood is about 4 miles south-west of Coulsdon, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Kingswood and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Kingswood is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work. You can also see our page for Crawley.
We cover every part of KT20 for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Beech Drive, Bears Den and Hamilton Place or anywhere close by, we can help. Kingswood sits on or near the B2032, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around Kingswood: Tadworth (1 mile north-west), Lower Kingswood (1 mile south), Walton on the Hill (2 miles south-west), Margery (2 miles south) and Mogador (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Epsom (4 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles south), Redhill (4 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles north-west), Reigate (4 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles north-west).
Around Kingswood
In Kingswood, that means homes and buildings near The Beacon School, Kingswood Arms and Chinthurst School. There is a railway station in Kingswood itself: Kingswood station. Well-known places in the area include The Ashley Centre (3.8 miles north-west) and Walton on the Hill (1.7 miles west). Open spaces near Kingswood include Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.