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Ranmore Common Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Ranmore Common. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like Ranmore Common, access is usually 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 get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
How a roof survey works in Ranmore Common
Our roof surveys cover Ranmore Common and the wider South East. Visits run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We survey lead flashings, ridges, hips and valleys and the roof space, and people most often book us about flashings that have come away from the wall and loose chimney pots.
Somewhere as small as Ranmore Common, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Ranmore Common (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Ranmore Common questions
Will you come out to Ranmore Common?
Yes. Ranmore Common is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Can a landlord with a rental near Dorking West station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe. You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
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 as you book.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it’s safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Ranmore Common?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Prices for roof surveys in Ranmore Common
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- House, block, shop or office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Roof area
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Anything about access we should know
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Signs you need a roof survey in Ranmore Common
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Strong gusts work at anything that is not firmly fixed, while rain gets into every gap. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Common reasons to book include:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Barnabas, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Are they insured for the work?
- Is VAT included in the price?
Useful tips for Ranmore Common property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- File the report with your home documents
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each finding is set out in plain English.
Every so often, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.
What a roof survey looks like in Ranmore Common
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. 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.
Take a building like Surrey Hills All Saints Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you own a rental within reach of Dorking West station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Ranmore Common is about 2 miles north-west of Dorking, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Ranmore Common, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Ranmore Common is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work for roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Roof surveys in RH5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Westcott (1 mile south), Westhumble (2 miles north-east), Dorking (2 miles south-east), Pixham (2 miles east) and Wotton (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (9 miles west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Epsom (8 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles south-east), Redhill (8 miles east) and Ewell (9 miles north-east).
Around Ranmore Common
Typical jobs here are in homes near Pippbrook House, The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School and Milton Heath and The Nower. For rail, the closest station is Dorking West station, roughly 1.1 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Betchworth Castle (3 miles east) and Mesolithic Museum (3.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Box Hill and Combe Bottom.
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Inside the loft space, we check what’s under the slates. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we look at them too. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- A structural engineer’s report
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Ranmore Common
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles