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Roof survey in South Park, Surrey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in South Park. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in South Park
Everything we check, we check safely: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it’s safe. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone, which helps with tall or steep roofs. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Everything we see is photographed for the report. Common reasons to book are leaning or weathered chimney stacks and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, across the roof space, flat roofs and natural slate.
In a smaller place like South Park, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention. The fixings under an older roof frequently fail before good slates or tiles do.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- South Park (RH2)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before you put a home on the market, it is useful to know the roof’s condition. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them, or at least know what to expect. In a smaller place like South Park, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in South Park
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Every finding written up with photos
- An independent look at the roof
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Useful tips for South Park property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- File the report with your home documents
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Do you need a roof survey in South Park?
Not every roof problem comes from outside. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
Common reasons to book include:
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Loose chimney pots
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Luke's, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their insurance cover
Questions from South Park
Can you fly a drone over a roof in South Park?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. The flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome comes within about 1 mile of South Park. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Do you cover smaller places like South Park?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in South Park
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. 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. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
If you own a rental within reach of Reigate station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Living close to Castle Grounds is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
South Park is about 1 mile south of Reigate, in Surrey. If you are in South Park, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Surrey, we cover South Park. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: RH2. You’ll find streets such as Smith Road, North Road and Apley Road, and we cover them all. We also cover Reigate (1 mile north), Sidlow (1 mile south), Irons Bottom (2 miles south), Leigh (2 miles south-west) and Dawesgreen (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (8 miles north), Horley (4 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (7 miles north-east) and Dorking (5 miles west).
Local landmarks in South Park
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bell Public House, Castle Grounds and Reigate Grammar School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Reigate station, roughly 1.1 miles north. Nearby you will also find East Surrey Hospital (2 miles east) and Reigate Priory Museum (0.7 miles north). Not far away are Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a smaller place like South Park, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- 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.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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What else we do in South Park
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, and they can crack.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We will tell you if the flue needs a specialist.
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys