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Roof Survey in Paynes Green
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Paynes Green from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Paynes Green
We survey roofs in Paynes Green and across London and South East England. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, and bring 20+ years’ experience. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photographs and recommendations. Whether it is a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Typical surveys look at torn or sagging underlay and valley linings that have cracked or split, across lead flashings, the roof space and natural slate.
Some older homes in villages like Paynes Green are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Paynes Green (RH5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a roof survey in Paynes Green?
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack. Lead is also a target for theft.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Loose chimney pots
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Trees in and around Wallis Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Questions to ask before you book
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey usually takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older rural homes like those around Paynes Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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What affects the cost of roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The size of the roof
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Building height and the viewpoints available
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Each chimney’s pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at, as far as we can safely see them. We note any lean or loose pots.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Mortar at ridges and verges frequently cracks on tiled roofs. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar.
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Also near Paynes Green
What else we do in Paynes Green
Paynes Green: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Ockley station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is my home in Paynes Green listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you cover Paynes Green for roof surveys?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Paynes Green included.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
Roof surveys in Paynes Green: local notes
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Ockley station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Paynes Green is about 4 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. Roofs in Paynes Green get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. Our Surrey coverage includes Paynes Green. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the RH5 postcode area for roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Ockley (1 mile north), Kingsfold (2 miles south-east), Capel (2 miles north-east), Forest Green (3 miles north-west) and Coldharbour (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Guildford (12 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north), Horley (9 miles north-east), Redhill (11 miles north-east), Reigate (10 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles north).
Landmarks near Paynes Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Wallis Wood and the streets around them. Paynes Green’s nearest station is Ockley station, roughly 2.1 miles north-east. A little further out are Horsham Hospital (4.2 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Warnham LNR and Leith Hill.