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Roof survey in Lower Green, Surrey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Roof surveys in Lower Green, with photos and a clear written report.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Common questions in Lower Green
Will you come out to Lower Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Lower Green is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
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.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where it applies.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
How a roof survey works in Lower Green
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. A flat roof typically wears out sooner than a pitched one. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We survey clay and concrete tiles, chimney stacks and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and loose chimney pots.
Somewhere as small as Lower Green, 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.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Lower Green (KT10, KT12)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Lower Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- 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
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- A structural engineer’s report
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
What we’re asked to look at in Lower Green
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Loose chimney pots
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Shop and office owners around Bentall Centre may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Places near Lower Green
What else we do in Lower Green
Roof surveys in Lower Green: local notes
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For landlords with property near Esher station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you live near a park like Giggs Hill Green, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Lower Green is about 1 mile north of Esher, in Surrey. We provide roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lower Green and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: KT10 and KT12. We cover properties on Farm Road, Douglas Road and Blair Avenue. If you are just outside Lower Green, we cover Esher (1 mile south), Weston Green (1 mile east), Molesey (1 mile north-east), Hinchley Wood (1 mile east) and West End (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (10 miles south-west), Epsom (5 miles south-east), Redhill (13 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles south-east) and Egham (8 miles north-west).
What’s near Lower Green
We work in homes and buildings around Giggs Hill Green, Milbourne Lodge School and Esher Church of England High School. The nearest railway station is Esher station, about 0.6 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Elmbridge Museum (0.9 miles south) and Bentall Centre (3.4 miles north-east). For a walk, there is The Lake and The Wood.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Lower Green
It is easier to plan roof work than to react to it. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than waiting for something to fail. In a small place like Lower Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- A report with photographs
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see each defect and its location, so their quotes cover the same ground.
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.