Surrey · London and the South East
Leatherhead Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof surveys in Leatherhead, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Loose chimney pots
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In Leatherhead, many roofs join a neighbour’s, so we check what can be seen of the shared parts from your side. It is useful to know about previous repairs, leaks or recent work, so time on site goes where it’s needed.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- 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
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
How a roof survey works in Leatherhead
The report is written for you, in plain language. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. If you’re worried about torn or sagging underlay and debris building up in roof valleys, we can find out what’s behind it.
Semis and terraces in a town like Leatherhead share roof details with the neighbours. A shared chimney stack or a gutter run across two houses means a defect may sit partly on someone else’s property. Shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen safely from the property we’re surveying. Let us know when booking if you know of anything shared with next door.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Place
- Leatherhead (KT22)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Leatherhead
Not every roof problem comes from outside. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Torn or sagging underlay
Anyone responsible for a site like Leatherhead Trinity School and Children's Centre will know that 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 any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What insurance they carry
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Landlords, agents and block managers in Leatherhead
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Questions from Leatherhead
Is Leatherhead in the area you cover?
Yes, Leatherhead is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Leatherhead as anywhere else.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Leatherhead station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
How long does a roof survey take?
Allow an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s 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.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Nearby places to Leatherhead
More services for Leatherhead
What affects the price in Leatherhead
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The size of the roof
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Leatherhead homes and their roofs
With Polesden Lacey about 3.4 miles south-west, Leatherhead sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of Our Lady and St Peter, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Living close to River Mole LNR is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Leatherhead is about 4 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Leatherhead, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Guildford is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the KT22 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on High Street, Church Road and Station Road and the roads around them. With the A24 and A245 close by, Leatherhead is easy for us to reach for roof surveys. If you’re just outside Leatherhead, we cover Fetcham (1 mile west), Mickleham (2 miles south), Great Bookham (2 miles south-west), Westhumble (3 miles south) and Little Bookham (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (4 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (8 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles north-east).
Near you in Leatherhead
We work in homes and buildings around St Andrew's Catholic School, St Andrew's Catholic School and Duke's Head Public House, among other places. Leatherhead has its own railway station: Leatherhead station. A little further out are Walton on the Hill (3.5 miles east) and Headley Court (2.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Claremont Lake and Jubilee Wood.
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- A structural engineer’s report
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
Why it is worth a survey now in Leatherhead
If you are planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You’ll know what a buyer’s survey might pick up. Once water reaches the loft insulation in a home in Leatherhead, it loses much of its value and is slow to dry. That adds to the bill long before the leak is obvious.
Every price we give includes VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Every finding written up with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)