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Smallfield Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Smallfield, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
How a roof survey works in Smallfield
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We check the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it is safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it is relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We’re often asked to look into water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and flashings that have come away from the wall, on lead flashings, ridges, hips and valleys and clay and concrete tiles.
Around Smallfield, 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 is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Smallfield (RH6)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Prices for roof surveys in Smallfield
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a smaller place like Smallfield, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- 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.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Smallfield
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Smallfield and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Useful tips for Smallfield property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Photograph stains when they appear
- File the report with your home documents
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Let us know about past leaks
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. That helps you decide what to do first.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
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What we’re asked to look at in Smallfield
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Lead is also a target for theft.
Common reasons to book include:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Debris building up in roof valleys
If you look after a building such as Burstow Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Questions to ask before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How soon the report will arrive
Smallfield homes and their roofs
In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. The flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport comes within about 1 mile of Smallfield. If your survey includes the drone, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying.
If you let a flat or house near Horley station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Smallfield is about 2 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Smallfield can all book roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Surrey.
Every address in RH6 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Churchill Road, Orchard Road and Tudor Close, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Smallfield: Outwood (1 mile north), Burstow (1 mile south-west), Keeper's Corner (1 mile south), Fernhill (2 miles south-west) and Shipley Bridge (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Epsom (13 miles north-west), Redhill (5 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles north-west), Caterham (8 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
What’s near Smallfield
We work in homes and buildings around Oakwood School and Plough and Furrow pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Horley station, roughly 2 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Bletchingley Castle (4.5 miles north) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (2.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Smallfield includes Hedgecourt Lake.
Questions from Smallfield
Is drone flying allowed in Smallfield?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Smallfield is about 1 mile from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Horley station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How do I book a survey in Smallfield?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it’s agreed before booking.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.