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Strood Green Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Strood Green. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey normally takes between one and two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Strood Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
About our roof survey in Strood Green
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof, so they deserve a proper look. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. If you’re worried about worn lead at chimneys and abutments and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Strood Green, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Strood Green (RH3)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Strood Green: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Strood Green?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
I let a flat near Betchworth station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it is agreed before booking.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it is safe. We also use views from the ground, windows and the roof space, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
Strood Green homes and their roofs
Polesden Lacey, about 4.6 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Strood Green. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you look after a building like North Downs Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you live in an older home near Christ Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Strood Green is about 2 miles east of Dorking, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Strood Green and the rest of Surrey. Our Surrey coverage includes Strood Green. Crawley is in our area too.
Here we cover the RH3 postcode area for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on Tanners Meadow, Brew House Road and Middle Street and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Bunce Common (1 mile south), Brockham (1 mile north), Dawesgreen (1 mile south-east), Betchworth (1 mile north-east) and Leigh (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (8 miles north), Horley (6 miles south-east), Redhill (5 miles east) and Ewell (9 miles north).
Local landmarks in Strood Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Inn on The Green, Deepdene Terrace and The Ashcombe School and the streets around them. The closest station to Strood Green is Betchworth station, about 1.9 miles north. A little further out are Headley Court (4.9 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (3.5 miles east). The countryside around Strood Green includes Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Some flat roofs have been coated over several times. We say what we can see and when a closer look would need opening up.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Mortar at ridges and verges often cracks on tiled roofs. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Strood Green
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. A survey sets a baseline, which makes later changes easy to spot. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
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What affects the cost of roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Roof area
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to let us know when you get in touch
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- What made you get in touch
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- When you need the report by
To get a price for roof surveys in Strood Green, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Common roof problems in Strood Green
Slates and tiles frequently 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, letting tiles move.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
Landlords with a home close to Betchworth station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
What to check before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Are they insured for the work?
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Useful tips for Strood Green property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Mention any damp patches as you book
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows how the roof has fared over the year.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.