Surrey · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Pitland Street
Need a roof survey in Pitland Street? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Worn or blocked valleys
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Leave roof access to professionals
Keep the report with your property records. It gives you something to compare against later, and it can help when you sell.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Make sure insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.
Roof survey in Pitland Street
There are three levels of survey: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. We are frequently asked to look into debris building up in roof valleys and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, across clay and concrete tiles, lead flashings and chimney stacks.
In a small place like Pitland Street, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Pitland Street (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. When they do, water comes straight into the house. We check them before they cause trouble. Older cottages and farmhouses around Pitland Street can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book with us
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Your questions about roof surveys in Pitland Street
Will you come out to Pitland Street?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Gomshall station?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
What do you check on a roof survey?
All the main parts of the roof: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
What a roof survey looks like in Pitland Street
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Living close to Wotton and Abinger Commons is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you let a flat or house near Gomshall station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you live in an older home near St Mary The Virgins Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Pitland Street is about 5 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Anywhere in Pitland Street, we can come and survey your property. Pitland Street is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover for roof surveys. There’s also a page for Guildford.
We work across RH5 for roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Horsham Road, Pitland Street and Holmbury Hill Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Holmbury St Mary (1 mile north), Peaslake (2 miles west), Ewhurst (3 miles south-west), Ewhurst Green (3 miles south) and Mayes Green (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (8 miles north-west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (11 miles east) and Ewell (13 miles north-east).
What’s near Pitland Street
We work in homes and buildings around Hurtwood House and Wotton and Abinger Commons. The nearest railway station is Gomshall station, about 2.7 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Abinger Castle (1.2 miles north) and Mesolithic Museum (1.2 miles north). Open spaces near Pitland Street include Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails holding it often fail long before the slate. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted, and for clips that show past repairs.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Pitland Street. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Nearby places to Pitland Street
What else we do in Pitland Street
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Cottages and farmhouses around Pitland Street often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Booking a survey
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.