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Roof survey in Nutfield, Surrey
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out roof surveys in Nutfield and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
How a roof survey works in Nutfield
There is no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, while others just want to know where they stand. The approach is the same in each case: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. Typical surveys look at ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone, across the roof space, ridges, hips and valleys and flat roofs.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Nutfield (RH1)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The roof’s overall size
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Anything about access we should know
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Why get it checked now?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than waiting for something to fail. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- A report with photographs
- PI and public liability insurance
- Clear package prices, including VAT
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What a roof survey looks like in Nutfield
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Homes near green spaces like Nutfield Marshes can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. If you look after a building such as Nutfield Church CofE Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you own a rental within reach of Nutfield station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Nutfield is about 2 miles east of Redhill, in Surrey. If you are in Nutfield, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the RH1 postcode area for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on High Street, Hunters Gate and Cooper's Hill Road. Main roads around Nutfield include the A25, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Nutfield: South Nutfield (1 mile south), Brewer Street (1 mile north-east), Holmethorpe (1 mile north-west), South Merstham (2 miles north-west) and Redhill (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (9 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles north-west), Reigate (3 miles west), Caterham (4 miles north-east) and Dorking (9 miles west).
Local landmarks in Nutfield
We work in homes and buildings around The Queens Head Public House, Nutfield Marshes and The Carrington School. For rail, the closest station is Nutfield station, roughly 0.9 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find East Surrey Hospital (2.1 miles south-west) and Surrey Fire Museum (2.9 miles west). Not far away are Bay Pond and Mercers Lake.
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Common questions in Nutfield
I let a flat near Nutfield station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building.
Is drone flying allowed in Nutfield?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Nutfield is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome. Before any flight there, we ask the aerodrome for permission, and the flight only goes ahead if it’s given. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
How do I book a survey in Nutfield?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Nutfield often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
To get a price for roof surveys in Nutfield, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- File the report with your home documents
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. That helps you decide what to do first.
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.
What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys