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Roof Survey in Stoke D'Abernon
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- Standing water on a flat roof
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Signs you need a roof survey in Stoke D'Abernon
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
Common reasons to book include:
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Landlords with a home close to Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Roof survey in Stoke D'Abernon: what you get
We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, 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. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. We survey natural slate, lead flashings and clay and concrete tiles, and people most often book us about debris building up in roof valleys and loose chimney pots.
In a village or hamlet like Stoke D'Abernon, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Stoke D'Abernon (KT11)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for roof surveys in Stoke D'Abernon
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Anything about access we should know
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Stoke D'Abernon
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
Keep the report with your property records. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Stoke D'Abernon
In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. With The Homewood about 2 miles north, Stoke D'Abernon sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Take a building like Parkside School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Stoke D'Abernon is about 3 miles north-west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Stoke D'Abernon, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Surrey, we cover Stoke D'Abernon. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the KT11 postcode area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Station Road, Stoke Close and Vincent Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Cobham (1 mile north-west), Oxshott (1 mile north-east), Pachesham Park (2 miles east), West End (3 miles north) and Malden Rushett (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (10 miles south-west), Woking (8 miles west), Camberley (15 miles west), Epsom (5 miles east), Horley (14 miles south-east) and Redhill (11 miles south-east).
Near you in Stoke D'Abernon
In Stoke D'Abernon, that means homes and buildings near St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Therfield School and The Old Plough pub. Stoke D'Abernon has its own railway station: Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station. A little further out are Epsom Cottage Hospital (3.9 miles east) and Elmbridge Museum (3.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Claremont Lake and Jubilee Wood.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Stoke D'Abernon
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Common questions in Stoke D'Abernon
Can a landlord with a rental near Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stoke D'Abernon?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It is not a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a small place like Stoke D'Abernon, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
How to prepare
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.