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Mugswell Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Mugswell. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Landlord and commercial surveys in Mugswell
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
How a roof survey works in Mugswell
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. Flat roofs frequently need attention long before the main roof, so they deserve a close look. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. We survey flat roofs, lead flashings and the roof space, and the problems we are asked to look at most are slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and worn lead at chimneys and abutments.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, where the roof is typically a shared part of the building. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photographs.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Mugswell (CR5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a London conversion, the way into the loft space is often from a communal landing or the top flat. If that applies to your building, it is useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Mugswell runs like any other.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Mugswell: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Kingswood station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Are there drone restrictions around Mugswell?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. London’s airspace includes flight restriction zones around Heathrow, London City Airport and London Heliport, and restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it is safe. We also use views from the ground, windows and the loft space.
How do I book a survey in Mugswell?
Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, 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 is not suitable.
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.
How much does a roof survey cost in Mugswell?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it is agreed before booking.
Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. Upstands and outlets are checked too, since leaks often start there.
How we price roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
- When you need the report by
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
When to book a survey in Mugswell
Some damage starts inside the roof space. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Kingswood Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
What a roof survey looks like in Mugswell
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Shop and office owners around The Belfry may find that a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. Landlords with a home close to Kingswood station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Mugswell is about 3 miles north of Reigate, in Greater London. Surveys in Mugswell work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Our Greater London coverage includes Mugswell. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
We work across CR5 for roof surveys and the streets around it. If you are just outside Mugswell, we cover Gatton (1 mile south-east), Hooley (2 miles north-east), Merstham (2 miles east), South Merstham (2 miles south-east) and Netherne on-the-Hill (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Kensington (15 miles north), Brompton (15 miles north), Stockwell (14 miles north), Orpington (15 miles north-east), Wimbledon (10 miles north) and Kennington (14 miles north).
Around Mugswell
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Eyhurst Park, Well House Inn and St Bede's School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Kingswood station, about 1.3 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Surrey Fire Museum (2.4 miles south) and The Belfry (2.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.