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Roof Survey in Littleton Common
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Littleton Common, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Torn or sagging underlay
Roof survey in Littleton Common: what you get
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. If you’re worried about slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and gutters that overflow in heavy rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Littleton Common (TW15, TW17)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How big the roof is
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What to tell us when you contact us
These details help when you contact us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What made you get in touch
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or split lead lets water straight in, and lead is a target for theft.
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Widespread slipping usually points to corroded nails, and we say how widespread it looks.
Common roof problems in Littleton Common
Not every roof problem comes from outside. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It’s frequently mistaken for a leak.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Loose chimney pots
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Torn or sagging underlay
Homes near green spaces such as Sunbury Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Will the report include photos?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
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What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Littleton Common often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Littleton Common homes and their roofs
Littleton Common is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport. If your survey includes the drone, the exact boundary is checked for the address first. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you look after a building like Ashford CofE Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Parish Church of St Matthew, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Littleton Common is about 1 mile south-east of Ashford, in Surrey. We carry out roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Littleton Common and nearby. Littleton Common is one of the places in Surrey where we work. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Every address in TW15 and TW17 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Littleton Road, Cambridge Road and Cornerside and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Littleton Common: Ashford Common (1 mile north-east), Charlton (1 mile south), Hounslow (1 mile north-east), Ashford (1 mile north-west) and Upper Halliford (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles south-west), Epsom (10 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles south-east) and Egham (4 miles west).
Landmarks near Littleton Common
Around Littleton Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bishop Wand Church of England School, Sunbury Manor School and Sunbury Park. For rail, the closest station is Upper Halliford station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Ashford Hospital (1.8 miles north-west) and Kempton Steam Museum (1.8 miles east). The countryside around Littleton Common includes Kempton Park Reservoirs and Ferris Meadow Lake.
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are explained in plain words, with recommendations.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.
Questions from Littleton Common
Will you come out to Littleton Common?
Yes. Littleton Common is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Upper Halliford station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.