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Roof Survey in Meadvale
Wondering about the roof at a property in Meadvale? We carry out roof surveys in Meadvale and across Surrey.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Meadvale
There is no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, while others just want to know where they stand. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. We survey clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and ridges, hips and valleys, and the problems we are asked to look at most are worn lead at chimneys and abutments and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved.
Houses in smaller places like Meadvale can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Meadvale (RH2, RH1)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for roof surveys in Meadvale
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The roof’s overall size
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- When you need the report by
- What’s prompted the survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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How the survey works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Parking around Meadvale is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
FAQs for Meadvale
Are there drone restrictions around Meadvale?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. The flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome covers Meadvale, or comes right up to its edge. We ask the aerodrome for permission before flying there, and only fly if it’s given. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Is Meadvale within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the loft space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
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.
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Meadvale
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and damp timber slowly weakens. Catching it early means less to put right. On a bungalow or cottage around Meadvale, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent view of the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Meadvale homes and their roofs
The flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome covers Meadvale, or comes right up to its edge. If the drone is used for your survey, we ask the aerodrome for permission first, and only fly if it’s given. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Trees in and around Earlswood Common shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Shop and office owners around The Belfry may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. Landlords with a home close to Earlswood (Surrey) station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Meadvale is about 1 mile south-east of Reigate, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Meadvale and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the RH2 and RH1 postcode area for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Hazel Road, Willow Road and Arbutus Road. With the A2044 close by, Meadvale is easy for us to reach for roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Earlswood (1 mile east), Redhill (1 mile north-east), South Earlswood (1 mile south-east), Holmethorpe (2 miles north-east) and Salfords (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (3 miles south), Ewell (9 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (6 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles west).
Landmarks near Meadvale
We work in homes and buildings around Dunottar School, The Old Oak pub and Earlswood Common and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Earlswood (Surrey) station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find The Belfry (1.2 miles north-east) and Reigate Priory Museum (1 mile north-west). The countryside around Meadvale includes Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.