Surrey · London and the South East
Russ Hill Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Russ Hill. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Loose chimney pots
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Russ Hill
Across London and the South East, roofs differ widely. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, lead flashings and flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about lifted, split or missing lead flashings and loose ridge or hip tiles.
In a village or hamlet like Russ Hill, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Russ Hill (RH6)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Questions from Russ Hill
Is Russ Hill within the area you cover?
Yes. Russ Hill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Are there drone restrictions around Russ Hill?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. The flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport covers Russ Hill, or comes right up to its edge. Before any flight there, we ask the airport for permission, and the flight only goes ahead if it’s given. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than waiting for something to fail. Older cottages and farmhouses around Russ Hill 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.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Russ Hill
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Package prices that include VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What we cannot see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Russ Hill
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere like Russ Hill needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- 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.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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Do you need a roof survey in Russ Hill?
Some damage starts inside the roof space. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, wetting timbers and insulation. It’s frequently mistaken for a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Common reasons to book include:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Torn or sagging underlay
If you own a rental within reach of Ifield station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their insurance cover
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Russ Hill homes and their roofs
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your 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, so check with the council. Russ Hill is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport. Where the drone is part of the survey, permission from the airport is needed first, and the flight only goes ahead if it is given.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Nicholas, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For businesses in and around places such as County Mall, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Russ Hill is about 3 miles north of Bewbush, in Surrey. Russ Hill gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. Across Surrey, we cover Russ Hill.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: RH6. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Charlwood (1 mile north-east), Cudworth (1 mile north-west), Ifieldwood (1 mile south), Norwood Hill (2 miles north) and Ifield (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (13 miles north), Horley (4 miles north-east), Redhill (7 miles north-east), Ewell (14 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north) and Caterham (12 miles north-east).
Near you in Russ Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Edolph's Copse and The Half Moon pub. The nearest railway station is Ifield station, roughly 2.6 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are County Mall (3.4 miles south-east) and Langley Green Hospital (2.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Vann Lake.