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Roof survey in Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Staines-upon-Thames. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Staines-upon-Thames: your questions answered
Is my home in Staines-upon-Thames listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is drone flying allowed in Staines-upon-Thames?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. The flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport comes within about 1 mile of Staines-upon-Thames. 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, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. We also use views from ground level, windows and the loft space, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
Is Staines-upon-Thames in your area?
Yes. Staines-upon-Thames is part of the area we cover.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How a roof survey works in Staines-upon-Thames
We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it is safe. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You don’t need to do anything except give us access. Everything we see is photographed for the report. If you’re worried about standing water on a flat roof and valley linings that have cracked or split, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Staines-upon-Thames mixes older houses, frequently slate or clay tiled, with newer estates, many of them with concrete tiles. Chimneys on older houses may be redundant, capped or leaning, and their lead flashings still need to be sound. Newer homes have fewer chimneys but their own weak points at ridges, verges and gutters.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Staines-upon-Thames (TW18, TW20, TW19)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys around Staines-upon-Thames
Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. The flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport comes within about 1 mile of Staines-upon-Thames. If your survey includes the drone, the exact boundary is checked for the address first.
Living close to Penton Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. If you let a flat or house near Staines station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Riverbridge Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Staines-upon-Thames is about 7 miles south-west of Hayes, in Surrey. Surveys in Staines-upon-Thames work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Every address in TW18, TW20 and TW19 is covered for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Goring's Square and London Road. Main roads around Staines-upon-Thames include the A308 and A320. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Egham Hythe (1 mile south-west), Penton Hook (2 miles south), Hythe End (2 miles north-west), Egham (2 miles west) and Thorpe (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (13 miles south), Woking (8 miles south), Camberley (12 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles south-east), Ewell (12 miles south-east) and Walton-on-Thames (5 miles south-east).
Near you in Staines-upon-Thames
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Star pub, Penton Park and The Magna Carta School. There’s a railway station in Staines-upon-Thames itself: Staines station. Well-known places in the area include Ashford Hospital (1.8 miles north-east) and Spelthorne Museum (0.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Staines-upon-Thames include Staines Reservoirs and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit usually takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. A visit in Staines-upon-Thames runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. If you won’t be there yourself, let us know who will let us in.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Advice
How we price roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The address and postcode of the property
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Staines-upon-Thames
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time.
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What we can’t see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- A full building survey of the property
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Staines-upon-Thames
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
Useful tips for Staines-upon-Thames property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
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 is not clear.
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. Take photos of anything that changes.
Why get it checked now?
Leaks rarely show up straight away. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. From inside the roof space, we can often spot it sooner. Extensions and dormers on homes around Staines-upon-Thames frequently hide the first signs of trouble at their joints with the main roof. A few wet winters later, it can mean new plaster and decorating as well as roof work.
Every price we give includes VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Every finding written up with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition