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Shellwood Cross Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Shellwood Cross, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
How a roof survey works in Shellwood Cross
Roofs vary a lot across London and South East England. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. 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. Every part gets the attention it needs. We survey the roof space, natural slate and ridges, hips and valleys, and the problems we are asked to look at most are loose chimney pots and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone.
Some older homes in villages like Shellwood Cross 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Shellwood Cross (RH2)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Shellwood Cross homes and their roofs
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many 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.
The streets around a church like Church of St Bartholomew are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you let a flat or house near Holmwood station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Shellwood Cross is about 3 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Shellwood Cross can all book roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Surrey coverage includes Shellwood Cross. Crawley is in our area too.
We cover every part of the RH2 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Shellwood Cross: Parkgate (1 mile south), Nalderswood (1 mile east), Newdigate (2 miles south), Norwood Hill (2 miles south-east) and Cudworth (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (5 miles east), Redhill (5 miles north-east) and Ewell (11 miles north).
Local landmarks in Shellwood Cross
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Newdigate Brickworks and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Holmwood station, roughly 2.5 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Reigate Priory Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and East Surrey Hospital (4.8 miles east). For a walk, there’s Box Hill and Reigate Heath.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
What we’re asked to look at in Shellwood Cross
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and rain finds any gap it can. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Homes near green spaces such as Newdigate Brickworks can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
What happens on the day
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a hamlet or village like Shellwood Cross, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
To get a price for roof surveys in Shellwood Cross, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
FAQs for Shellwood Cross
Is Shellwood Cross within the area you cover?
Yes, Shellwood Cross is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shellwood Cross?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It isn’t a structural engineer’s report and doesn’t include calculations.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Shellwood Cross
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What we look for on each type of roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years.
Flat roof coverings
A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber frequently lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We look at how the covering is wearing.
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Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.