Surrey · London and the South East
Nork Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Nork, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Nork questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Banstead station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Nork?
Yes, Nork is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
How much is a survey?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Roof survey in Nork: what you get
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common. They’re included alongside the main roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs frequently need attention long before the main roof, so they deserve a close look. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We survey lead flashings, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate, and common reasons people get in touch are slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and worn lead at chimneys and abutments.
Houses in smaller places like Nork can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A careful look shows whether anything has started to loosen. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Nork (SM7, KT17)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
More services for Nork
Surveys for landlords and agents in Nork
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It shows how the roof has fared over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
Signs you need a roof survey in Nork
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
Look out for signs like these:
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Take a building like Warren Mead Infant School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Which limits apply to the survey
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Nork
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. About 2.4 miles north-west lies Fitznells Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Nork has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Banstead station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Living close to Priest Hill is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Nork is about 2 miles south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. We carry out roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Nork. We cover towns and villages across Surrey. There’s also a page for London.
Surveys in SM7 and KT17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof survey at a property on Rowan Close, Parsonsfield Road and Nork Way or anywhere close by, we can help. You will find Nork on the B291, so it is easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Nork: Epsom Downs (1 mile west), Great Burgh (1 mile south-west), Burgh Heath (1 mile south), North Looe (1 mile north-west) and Tattenham Corner (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (15 miles west), Horley (10 miles south), Redhill (6 miles south), Ewell (3 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (9 miles north-west).
What’s near Nork
In Nork, that means homes and buildings near Priest Hill, The Beacon School and The Beacon School. For rail, the closest station is Banstead station, about 0.6 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Walton on the Hill (3 miles south) and Cockney Museum (3 miles north). Open spaces near Nork include Cuddington Meadows and Colley Hill.
What happens if roof problems are left?
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. In an older home around Nork, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why us?
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
What we do, step by step
On the day, 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 loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey normally takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. A visit to a smaller place like Nork is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.