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Roof survey in Row Town, Surrey
Roof surveys in Row Town, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Row Town homes and their roofs
The wider area around Row Town has a long history of building, with Botleys Mansion about 1.4 miles north-west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Fairoaks Airport is about 3 miles from Row Town. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you run a business near The Peacocks, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. Take an older house close to St Paul's: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Row Town is about 3 miles west of Weybridge, in Surrey. We cover Row Town and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and South East England. Row Town is one of the places in Surrey we cover. Guildford is in our area too.
Surveys in KT15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof survey at a property on Coombe Drive, Franklands Drive and Dickens Drive or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Ottershaw (1 mile west), Woodham (1 mile south), Chertsey (2 miles north), West Byfleet (2 miles south) and Lyne (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (9 miles south), Woking (4 miles south-west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (10 miles east), Ewell (11 miles east) and Egham (5 miles north).
Landmarks near Row Town
In Row Town, that means homes and buildings near White Lodge Children's Centre, Jubilee High School and Woburn Park. Row Town’s nearest station is Addlestone station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Runnymede Hospital (1.3 miles north-west) and The Hockey Museum (3.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Abbey Lake and St Ann's Hill.
Roof survey in Row Town: what you get
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. We survey chimney stacks, natural slate and flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are cracked mortar along the ridge and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters.
Around Row Town, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Row Town (KT15)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Row Town questions
How do I find out if my home in Row Town is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Are there drone restrictions around Row Town?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Fairoaks Airport is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
How long does a roof survey take?
On site, it normally takes between one and two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Do you cover Row Town?
Yes, we do. We carry out roof surveys in Row Town, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Row Town, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- 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
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Row Town
Some damage starts inside the roof space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
If you let a flat or house near Addlestone station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What exactly goes into their report
When you need someone else
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
File the report with your other home documents. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
What happens if roof problems are left?
If you are planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You will know what a buyer’s survey might pick up. In an older home around Row Town, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
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What affects the cost of roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How big the roof is
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- What made you get in touch
- The address and postcode of the property
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.