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Roof Survey in Little Bookham
Wondering about the roof at a property in Little Bookham? You can book a roof survey in Little Bookham and across Surrey.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Loose chimney pots
- Standing water on a flat roof
How a roof survey works in Little Bookham
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 leaning or weathered chimney stacks and torn or sagging underlay, across chimney stacks, ridges, hips and valleys and clay and concrete tiles.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Little Bookham drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Little Bookham (KT23, KT24)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- Height and safe access
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Do you need a roof survey in Little Bookham?
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Standing water on a flat roof
Polesden Lacey, about 1.1 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Little Bookham. If your house is among the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Little Bookham
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For landlords with property near Bookham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Howard of Effingham School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Little Bookham is about 3 miles south-west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. If you’re in Little Bookham, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Surrey coverage includes Little Bookham. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
All of KT23 and KT24 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Orchard Gardens, Guildford Road and Lindens Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Great Bookham (1 mile north-east), Fetcham (2 miles north-east), Ranmore Common (2 miles south-east), Westhumble (3 miles south-east) and Mickleham (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (8 miles west), Woking (9 miles west), Camberley (15 miles west), Epsom (7 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east) and Redhill (10 miles east).
Landmarks near Little Bookham
In Little Bookham, that means homes and buildings near St Lawrence Primary School, Manor House School and The Queen Stage pub. Little Bookham’s nearest station is Bookham station, roughly 1.4 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Betchworth Castle (4.6 miles south-east) and Headley Court (5.1 miles east). Not far away are Combe Bottom and Boldermere Lake.
Can I check my roof myself?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
Little Bookham questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Bookham station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is Little Bookham within the area you cover?
Yes. Little Bookham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We do not give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It isn’t a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
How long does a roof survey take?
It normally takes about one to two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Report times depend on the package.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Towns and villages near Little Bookham
What else we do in Little Bookham
The survey, 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. Most visits take an hour or two at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a smaller place like Little Bookham, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Keep the report with your property records
- Mention any damp patches as you book
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows how the roof has fared over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Every so often, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Take photos of anything that changes.