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Oxshott Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Oxshott, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Torn or sagging underlay
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it is relevant. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
Flat roof coverings
Some flat roofs have been coated over several times. We say what we can see and when a closer look would need opening up.
About our roof survey in Oxshott
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, and the roof space where there’s safe access. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We survey flat roofs, lead flashings and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and worn or blocked valleys.
Around Oxshott, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are usually where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Oxshott (KT22, KT11, KT10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- A structural engineer’s report
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
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 does not.
What we look at
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. A visit to a smaller place like Oxshott is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
What a roof survey looks like in Oxshott
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 The Homewood about 1.8 miles north-west, Oxshott sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you run a business near The Ashley Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. Anyone responsible for a site like The Royal Kent CofE Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Oxshott is about 3 miles north-west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. Oxshott gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Surveys in KT22, KT11 and KT10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include High Street, Oakshade Road and Silverdale Avenue, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Oxshott: Pachesham Park (1 mile south-east), Stoke D'Abernon (1 mile south-west), Malden Rushett (2 miles east), Cobham (2 miles west) and Claygate (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles west), Epsom (4 miles east), Horley (13 miles south-east), Redhill (10 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles east).
Near you in Oxshott
In Oxshott, that means homes and buildings near Therfield School, Danes Hill School and Claygate Common, among other places. Oxshott has its own railway station: Oxshott station. Nearby you’ll also find Elmbridge Museum (2.6 miles north) and The Ashley Centre (3.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Jubilee Wood and Claremont Lake.
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Do you need a roof survey in Oxshott?
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Take an older house close to St Andrew's Church: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Landlord and commercial surveys in Oxshott
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Towns and villages near Oxshott
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Oxshott: your questions answered
Is Oxshott within the area you cover?
Yes, Oxshott is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Oxshott is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What does a roof survey include?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.