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Long Ditton Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Long Ditton, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
About our roof survey in Long Ditton
Our roof surveys cover Long Ditton and the wider South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and bring 20+ years’ experience. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photographs and recommendations. Whether it’s a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We survey natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are debris building up in roof valleys and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs.
Many London terraces have a butterfly roof, with two slopes meeting in a central valley gutter that drains to the rear. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. If your home in Long Ditton has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Long Ditton (KT6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Long Ditton
Not every roof problem comes from outside. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It’s frequently mistaken for a leak.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Questions to ask before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Are they insured for the work?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Places near Long Ditton
Other services in Long Ditton
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Long Ditton
Historic houses like Hampton Court Palace, about 1.5 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Long Ditton goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Outer London has plenty of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Homes near green spaces such as Stokes Field can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you own a rental within reach of Surbiton station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Long Ditton is about 1 mile south-west of Surbiton, in Greater London. Long Ditton is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Greater London, we cover Long Ditton and the places around it. You can also see our page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: KT6. Whether your property is on Pound Close, Fleece Road and St Chads Close or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Ditton Hill (1 mile south), Seething Wells (1 mile north), Thames Ditton (1 mile west), Hinchley Wood (1 mile south-west) and Surbiton Park (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (12 miles north-east), City of Westminster (11 miles north-east), Marylebone (12 miles north-east), Kensington (9 miles north-east), St Pancras (13 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (14 miles north-east).
Around Long Ditton
In Long Ditton, that means homes and buildings near Shrewsbury House School, Stokes Field and Raintree pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Surbiton station, about 0.7 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Tolworth Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Metropolitan Police Mounted Branch Museum (1.5 miles west). The countryside around Long Ditton includes The Lake and Kingston Hill Road area.
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is frequently on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
Common questions in Long Ditton
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Long Ditton?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Long Ditton?
It depends on the street. If Long Ditton has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It doesn’t include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey, 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 we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
What affects the price in Long Ditton
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- A full building survey of the property
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
Why get it checked now?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, so you can compare it next time. Any roof job in Long Ditton means planning around parking, neighbours and access. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly, rather than in a rush after a leak.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Long Ditton
- Surveys seven days a week
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- An independent view of the roof
- Packages from £150, including VAT