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Roof survey in South Nutfield, Surrey
Independent roof surveys in South Nutfield. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
How a roof survey works in South Nutfield
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Every part gets the attention it needs. We survey lead flashings, flat roofs and the roof space, and people most frequently book us about blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and leaning or weathered chimney stacks.
Some older homes in villages like South Nutfield are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- South Nutfield (RH1)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- File the report with your home documents
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
File the report with your other home documents. It gives you something to compare against later, and it can help when you sell.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in South Nutfield
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. South Nutfield is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome. If the drone is used for your survey, we ask the aerodrome for permission first, and only fly if it is given.
If you own a rental within reach of Nutfield station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take a building like Nutfield Church CofE Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
South Nutfield is about 2 miles south-east of Redhill, in Surrey. We carry out roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in South Nutfield and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Surveys in RH1 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof survey at a property on Morris Road, The Copse and The Avenue or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Nutfield (1 mile north), Earlswood (2 miles west), Redhill (2 miles north-west), South Earlswood (2 miles south-west) and Holmethorpe (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (10 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles north-west), Reigate (3 miles west), Caterham (5 miles north-east) and Dorking (8 miles west).
Around South Nutfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Carrington School, The Queens Head Public House and Nutfield Marshes. There’s a railway station in South Nutfield itself: Nutfield station. Nearby you’ll also find The Belfry (1.9 miles north-west) and East Surrey Hospital (1.4 miles west). For a walk, there is Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
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Questions from South Nutfield
Are there drone restrictions around South Nutfield?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. South Nutfield is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome. Before any flight there, we ask the aerodrome for permission, and the flight only goes ahead if it’s given. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
Do you cover smaller places like South Nutfield?
Yes, South Nutfield is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
How much does a roof survey cost in South Nutfield?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it is safe. You get a report with photos and recommendations.
What happens if roof problems are left?
If you are planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them. In a place like South Nutfield, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Visits on any day of the week
- An independent look at the roof
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Common roof problems in South Nutfield
Slates and tiles often outlast the fixings that hold them. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
If you run a business near The Belfry, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their insurance cover
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their track record with similar roofs
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to tell us when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. The survey typically takes an hour or two for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Rural addresses near South Nutfield can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.