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Roof survey in Parkgate, Surrey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Parkgate, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Roof survey in Parkgate: what you get
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. We survey flat roofs, lead flashings and ridges, hips and valleys, and the problems we are asked to look at most are ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and leaking gutter joints and downpipes.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Parkgate (RH5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys around Parkgate
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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. The flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport comes within about 2 miles of Parkgate. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying.
If you live near a park such as Newdigate Brickworks, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. For landlords with property near Holmwood station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Parkgate is about 4 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Parkgate and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our Surrey coverage includes Parkgate and the places around it. There’s also a page for Crawley.
All of RH5 is within our area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Broad Lane, Mill Lane and Becket Wood or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Shellwood Cross (1 mile north), Newdigate (1 mile south-west), Cudworth (2 miles south), Nalderswood (2 miles north-east) and Norwood Hill (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (14 miles west), Epsom (11 miles north), Horley (5 miles east), Redhill (6 miles north-east), Ewell (12 miles north) and Reigate (5 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Parkgate
In Parkgate, that means homes and buildings near Newdigate Brickworks. Parkgate’s nearest station is Holmwood station, about 2.1 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Langley Green Hospital (5.1 miles south-east) and Betchworth Castle (3.8 miles north). For a walk, there’s Reigate Heath and Leith Hill.
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Parkgate
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
Practical tips
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Mention any damp patches when booking
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. It’s a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Parkgate
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Parkgate. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like Parkgate, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Check pets are kept safely away
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
All our prices include VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and the South East. Widespread slipping usually points to corroded nails, which we describe in the report.
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We look for the likely route in.
Parkgate: your questions answered
Is Parkgate within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Parkgate?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Parkgate is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Parkgate?
Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. We also use views from ground level, windows and the loft space.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
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. We send it by email.