Surrey · London and the South East
Longcross Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Longcross from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Loose chimney pots
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Prices for roof surveys in Longcross
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Anything about access we should know
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Roof survey in Longcross
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, and the roof space where there is safe access. You get a report with photographs and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. Common reasons to book are ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and standing water on a flat roof, across the roof space, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles.
In a small place like Longcross, many roofs stand in the open, 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Longcross (KT16)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a hamlet or village like Longcross, 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.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know about parking before the day
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Local roofs in Longcross
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Longcross is about 3 miles from Fairoaks Airport. If the drone is used for your survey, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first.
If you let a flat or house near Longcross station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Living close to Gracious Pond is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Longcross is about 4 miles south-west of Egham, in Surrey. Longcross is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Longcross is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work for roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Surveys in KT16 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Longcross Road, Tanglewood Close and Albury Close. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Trumps Green (1 mile north-east), Stonehill (1 mile south-east), Lyne (2 miles east), Mimbridge (3 miles south) and Ottershaw (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (9 miles south), Woking (4 miles south), Camberley (7 miles south-west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (15 miles south-west) and Ewell (14 miles east).
Near you in Longcross
Around Longcross, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Gracious Pond, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Longcross station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are St. Peter's Hospital (2.6 miles east) and Chobham Museum (2.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Virginia Water Lake and St Ann's Hill.
Why it is worth a survey now in Longcross
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than waiting for something to fail. Around Longcross, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Longcross
- PI and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Prices that include VAT
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Landlords and letting agents in Longcross book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Common questions in Longcross
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Longcross?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Fairoaks Airport is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Longcross station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing is not part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Is Longcross in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Longcross included.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
When to book a survey in Longcross
Some damage starts inside the loft space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
People normally book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Worn or blocked valleys
Historic houses such as Botleys Mansion, about 2.3 miles east, show how far back building around Longcross goes. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether the inside of the roof is included