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Roof Survey in Nalderswood
Roof surveys across Nalderswood, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Worn or blocked valleys
Roof surveys around Nalderswood
The flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport comes within about 1 mile of Nalderswood. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying. In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have 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 Salfords station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Living close to Edolph's Copse is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Take a building like Burys Court School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Nalderswood is about 3 miles west of Horley, in Surrey. We provide roof surveys for homes and businesses in Nalderswood and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. There is also a page for Crawley.
All of RH2 is within our area for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Smalls Hill Road and Deanoak Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Norwood Hill (1 mile south-east), Shellwood Cross (1 mile west), Parkgate (2 miles south-west), Cudworth (2 miles south-west) and Charlwood (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (15 miles west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (3 miles east), Redhill (4 miles north-east), Ewell (11 miles north) and Reigate (3 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Nalderswood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Edolph's Copse, among other places. The closest station to Nalderswood is Salfords station, about 3.4 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Reigate Priory Museum (3.3 miles north-east) and East Surrey Hospital (3.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
About our roof survey in Nalderswood
There are three levels of survey: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, the roof space and flat roofs, and people most often book us about cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and lifted, split or missing lead flashings.
Somewhere as small as Nalderswood, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Nalderswood (RH2)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Nalderswood
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Nalderswood?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Nalderswood within the area you cover?
Yes, Nalderswood is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How long does a roof survey take?
The visit usually takes an hour or two at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. We’ll give you an idea of timing as you book.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- File the report with your home documents
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Rural addresses near Nalderswood can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What a roof survey does not cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
Why get it checked now?
If you are planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You will know what a buyer’s survey might pick up. Older cottages and farmhouses around Nalderswood can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Photos and a written report every time
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Visits on any day of the week
Places near Nalderswood
Also in Nalderswood
Landlord and commercial surveys in Nalderswood
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We check the flashings and mortar for the cause.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.