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Roof Survey in Norwood Hill
Roof surveys across Norwood Hill, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Worn or blocked valleys
Surveys for landlords and agents in Norwood Hill
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Norwood Hill
Three packages cover most roofs: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, like moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. We’re often asked to look into worn lead at chimneys and abutments and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters, on the roof space, lead flashings and ridges, hips and valleys.
Somewhere as small as Norwood Hill, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Norwood Hill (RH6)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. For a village or hamlet like Norwood Hill, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- 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 written report with photographs and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Roof surveys around Norwood Hill
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Horley station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Norwood Hill is about 2 miles west of Horley, in Surrey. We cover Norwood Hill and the rest of Surrey. Our Surrey coverage includes Norwood Hill.
All of RH6 is within our area for roof surveys. If you are just outside Norwood Hill, we cover Nalderswood (1 mile north-west), Charlwood (2 miles south), Cudworth (2 miles south-west), Parkgate (2 miles west) and Russ Hill (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (11 miles north), Redhill (5 miles north-east), Ewell (12 miles north), Reigate (4 miles north), Caterham (9 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles north-west).
Around Norwood Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Edolph's Copse, among other places. Norwood Hill’s nearest station is Horley station, roughly 2.8 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Reigate Castle (4.2 miles north) and Langley Green Hospital (3.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Reigate Heath.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Norwood Hill
It is easier to plan roof work than to react to it. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than calling someone out after a storm. Around Norwood Hill, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Norwood Hill
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
What affects the price in Norwood Hill
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Common roof problems in Norwood Hill
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.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Worn or blocked valleys
If you live near a park such as Edolph's Copse, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Before you book anyone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What happens after the report arrives
- How long the report takes to arrive
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
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Your questions about roof surveys in Norwood Hill
I let a flat near Horley station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Norwood Hill?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only when it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t put a figure on it, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
How do I book a survey in Norwood Hill?
Simply call 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s emailed to you.