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Roof survey in Shepperton, Surrey
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shepperton. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Worn or blocked valleys
Roof survey in Shepperton: what you get
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Every part gets the attention it needs. We survey natural slate, ridges, hips and valleys and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are standing water on a flat roof and condensation or damp timbers in the loft.
Houses in smaller places like Shepperton can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Shepperton (TW17)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Common roof problems in Shepperton
Not every roof problem comes from outside. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It’s frequently mistaken for a leak.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
If you let a flat or house near Shepperton station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
What to check before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
What a roof survey does not cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a survey in Shepperton, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
For a price for roof surveys in Shepperton, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
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Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
Keep the report with your property records. It gives you something to compare against later, and it can help when you sell.
Every so frequently, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
Shepperton homes and their roofs
The wider area around Shepperton has a long history of building, with The Homewood about 3.8 miles south-east. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
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. If you live near a park such as Sunbury Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Shepperton is about 1 mile north of Weybridge, in Surrey. Wherever you are in Shepperton, we can carry out roof surveys at your property. Shepperton is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the TW17 postcode area for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on High Street, Station Road and Manygate Lane and the roads around them. With the B3366 close by, Shepperton is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Shepperton include Weybridge (1 mile south), Walton-on-Thames (2 miles south-east), St George's Hill (2 miles south), Burwood Park (2 miles south) and Hersham (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (12 miles south-west), Woking (8 miles south-west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (8 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles east) and Egham (5 miles north-west).
Near you in Shepperton
In Shepperton, that means homes and buildings near Sunbury Park, The Anchor pub and St Nicholas CofE Primary School and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Shepperton itself: Shepperton station. Nearby you will also find No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (0.9 miles south-east) and Kempton Steam Museum (2.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Kempton Park Reservoirs and St Ann's Hill.
FAQs for Shepperton
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shepperton?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Shepperton within the area you cover?
Yes, Shepperton is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the roof space where there’s safe access. You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.