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Roof survey in Littleton, Surrey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Littleton? You can book a roof survey in Littleton and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Signs you need a roof survey in Littleton
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building, especially near trees.
Problems we come across often include:
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
If you own a rental within reach of Shepperton station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How soon the report will arrive
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
About our roof survey in Littleton
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, like moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Each one comes with a written report. If you’ve noticed loose ridge or hip tiles and flashings that have come away from the wall, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on lead flashings, the roof space and ridges, hips and valleys alike.
In a village or hamlet like Littleton, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Littleton (TW17)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Littleton. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Littleton
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. An overflow there sends water indoors. We check them before they cause trouble. For an older or listed building in a place like Littleton, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Why book us in Littleton
- A written report with photos
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Over 20 years’ experience
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
Your report arrives by email. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each finding is set out in plain English.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Each report gives a record to compare against.
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What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. For a village or hamlet like Littleton, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
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Roof surveys around Littleton
Historic houses such as Botleys Mansion, about 3.7 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Littleton goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. The flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport comes within about 2 miles of Littleton. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying.
Living close to Penton Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Littleton is about 2 miles south of Ashford, in Surrey. In Littleton, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Surrey, we cover Littleton and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: TW17. If you need a roof survey at a property on Lion Close, Astleham Road and Korda Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Littleton include Shepperton Green (1 mile south-east), Laleham (1 mile north-west), Charlton (1 mile east), Littleton Common (1 mile north-east) and Ashford (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (12 miles south), Woking (8 miles south-west), Camberley (12 miles south-west), Epsom (10 miles south-east), Ewell (10 miles east) and Egham (4 miles north-west).
Around Littleton
We work in homes and buildings around Three Horse Shoes Public House, The Matthew Arnold School and Penton Park and the streets around them. Littleton’s nearest station is Shepperton station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Ashford Hospital (2.3 miles north) and Spelthorne Museum (2.6 miles north-west). Not far away are St Ann's Hill and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
Questions from Littleton
I let a flat near Shepperton station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is Littleton within the area you cover?
Yes, Littleton is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as an exact number, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
What do you check on a roof survey?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the roof space where there’s safe access. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Littleton?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.