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Roof Survey in North Looe
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in North Looe. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Landlord and commercial surveys in North Looe
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in North Looe. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
How a roof survey works in North Looe
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs. 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. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. We survey lead flashings, the roof space and natural slate, and common reasons people get in touch are gutters that overflow in heavy rain and worn or blocked valleys.
Somewhere as small as North Looe, homes are often 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. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- North Looe (KT17)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Questions from North Looe
Do you cover smaller places like North Looe?
Yes, North Looe is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Epsom Downs station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Will you climb onto 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.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like North Looe can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What a roof survey looks like in North Looe
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. 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.
With Fitznells Manor about 1.3 miles north-west, the area around North Looe has a long history. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. If you let a flat or house near Epsom Downs 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.
North Looe is about 1 mile east of Epsom, in Surrey. Wherever you are in North Looe, we can come and survey your property. North Looe is one of the places in Surrey where we work. You can also see our page for London.
Surveys in KT17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a roof survey at a property on Priest Hill Close and Reigate Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside North Looe, we cover Epsom Downs (1 mile south), Nork (1 mile south-east), Epsom (1 mile west), Ewell (1 mile north-west) and Cheam (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Woking (15 miles west), Horley (11 miles south), Redhill (7 miles south-east), Egham (15 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (8 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in North Looe
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Old Kings Head Public House, Priest Hill and Glyn School. North Looe’s nearest station is Epsom Downs station, roughly 0.7 miles south. A little further out are Chessington Castle Hill (2.8 miles north-west) and Cockney Museum (2 miles north). For a walk, there’s Cuddington Meadows.
Checking the roof from ground level
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. Don’t go up yourself.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Useful tips for North Looe property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.
When you need someone else
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
Leave it or get it looked at?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than waiting for something to fail. Older and listed buildings around North Looe may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before you book.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- 98% customer satisfaction
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