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Old Malden Roof Survey
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Old Malden. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Loose chimney pots
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Old Malden
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. If you’re worried about condensation or damp timbers in the loft and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a smaller place like Old Malden, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Old Malden (KT19, KT4, KT5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Old Malden
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Local roofs in Old Malden
About 1.8 miles south-east lies Fitznells Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Old Malden has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For landlords with property near Tolworth station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Bentall Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Old Malden is about 2 miles north-west of Ewell, in Surrey. In Old Malden, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small. There’s also a page for London.
Every address in KT19, KT4 and KT5 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer roof surveys to properties on Curtis Road, Rowden Road and Grafton Road and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Worcester Park (1 mile east), Tolworth (1 mile north-west), Stoneleigh (1 mile south-east), Berrylands (1 mile north-west) and Chessington (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Woking (14 miles west), Epsom (3 miles south), Horley (14 miles south), Redhill (10 miles south-east), Egham (13 miles west) and Reigate (10 miles south).
Landmarks near Old Malden
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Richard Challoner School, The Plough Inn Public House and Hogsmill LNR, among other places. The nearest railway station is Tolworth station, about 0.5 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Bentall Centre (3 miles north-west) and Tolworth Hospital (0.9 miles west). The countryside around Old Malden includes The Lake and Kingston Hill Road area.
Checking the roof from ground level
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
What affects the price in Old Malden
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Anything about access we should know
For a price for roof surveys in Old Malden, ring 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Places near Old Malden
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Signs you need a roof survey in Old Malden
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
Look out for signs like these:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What experience they bring
- What they will not be able to tell you
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes an hour or two at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Parking around Old Malden is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- 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.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Old Malden questions
Is Old Malden within the area you cover?
Yes, Old Malden is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Old Malden?
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.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How long does a roof survey take?
It typically takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Useful tips for Old Malden property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show what we found and where, so their quotes cover the same ground.
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. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.