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Roof survey in Outwood, Surrey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Outwood, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Standing water on a flat roof
How a roof survey works in Outwood
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are leaking gutter joints and downpipes and standing water on a flat roof.
Some older homes in villages like Outwood are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
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.
- Place
- Outwood (RH1)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly, and they can crack.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If a specialist is needed, we will say so.
What a roof survey looks like in Outwood
Outwood is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome. If your survey includes the drone, permission from the aerodrome is needed first, and the flight only goes ahead if it is given. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Take a building like Oakwood School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For landlords with property near Salfords station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. The streets around a church like Church of St John the Baptist are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Outwood is about 3 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. Outwood gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Outwood is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
We cover every part of the RH1 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets like Miller's Lane, Bellwether Lane and Scott's Hill. Close by, we survey roofs in Smallfield (1 mile south), Horley (3 miles west), Burstow (3 miles south), Fernhill (3 miles south-west) and Keeper's Corner (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Epsom (12 miles north-west), Redhill (4 miles north-west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (5 miles north-west), Caterham (7 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles west).
Around Outwood
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Castle pub. For rail, the closest station is Salfords station, roughly 2.2 miles west. A little further out are Effingham Park Motor Museum (3.7 miles south) and East Surrey Hospital (2.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Outwood includes Bay Pond and Hedgecourt Lake.
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Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
Outwood questions
Is my home in Outwood listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is drone flying allowed in Outwood?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. The flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome covers Outwood, or comes right up to its edge. Before any flight there, we ask the aerodrome for permission, and the flight only goes ahead if it is given. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
What does a roof survey include?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the roof space where there’s safe access. You get a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- File the report with your home documents
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Every so often, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Take photos of anything that changes.
How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Outwood needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
Our price is 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.
Related advice
Prices for roof surveys in Outwood
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
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.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What’s prompted the survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Why it is worth a survey now in Outwood
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. Outbuildings and barns around Outwood are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Outwood
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- A report with photographs
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.