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Roof survey in Little London, Surrey
Roof surveys around Little London, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
How a roof survey works in Little London
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, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. 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 clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and chimney stacks, and people most frequently book us about slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and leaning or weathered chimney stacks.
Somewhere as small as Little London, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Little London (GU5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Little London
Is Little London within the area you cover?
Yes. Little London is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is my home in Little London listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How long does a roof survey take?
Allow an hour or two at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. We’ll give you an idea of timing as you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. 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.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
Do you look in the loft space?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing is not part of our service. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from ground level. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or miss the fault that matters. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. Older cottages and farmhouses around Little London can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Little London
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Every finding written up with photos
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
What this survey can’t tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Little London
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
Common roof problems in Little London
Slates and tiles frequently outlast the fixings that hold them. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot.
Look out for signs like these:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
If you let a flat or house near Gomshall station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- When you will get the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Also near Little London
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How the survey changes by roof type
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles.
Flat roof coverings
Some flat roofs have been coated over several times. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.
Roof surveys in Little London: local notes
Chilworth Manor, about 2.5 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Little London. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you live near a park like Colekitchen Down, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you live in an older home near Old St Peter and St Paul's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Little London is about 5 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Bookings from Little London are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Little London is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work for roof surveys.
Every address in GU5 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Little London include Albury Heath (1 mile north-west), Shere (1 mile north-east), Albury (1 mile north-west), Gomshall (1 mile north-east) and Hoe (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (5 miles north-west), Woking (9 miles north-west), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Horley (13 miles east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Near you in Little London
In Little London, that means homes and buildings near Colekitchen Down and King William IV Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Gomshall station, about 1.6 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Shere Museum (1 mile north-east) and St. Luke’s Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a hamlet or village like Little London, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
How to book
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.