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Roof Survey in Sunbury-on-Thames
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Sunbury-on-Thames, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Sunbury-on-Thames
Three packages cover most roofs: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. If you’re worried about gutters that overflow in heavy rain and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Semis and terraces in a town like Sunbury-on-Thames share roof details with the neighbours. A shared chimney stack or a gutter run across two houses means a defect may sit partly on someone else’s property. We can only inspect what we have access to, so shared parts are reported as far as they can be seen safely. Let us know as you book if you know of anything shared with next door.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Sunbury-on-Thames (TW16)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys in Sunbury-on-Thames: local notes
Sunbury-on-Thames is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport. If your survey includes the drone, the exact boundary is checked for the address first. Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
The streets around a church such as St Saviour are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Sunbury station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Sunbury-on-Thames is about 7 miles south of Hayes, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Sunbury-on-Thames can all book roof surveys. Across Surrey, we cover Sunbury-on-Thames and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Surveys in TW16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, The Ridings and Ravenscourt. Sunbury-on-Thames is on the A244 and A308, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Sunbury-on-Thames include Upper Halliford (1 mile south-west), Charlton (1 mile west), Ashford Common (1 mile north-west), Hounslow (1 mile north) and Littleton Common (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (10 miles south-west), Camberley (15 miles south-west), Epsom (8 miles south-east), Ewell (8 miles south-east) and Egham (6 miles west).
Landmarks near Sunbury-on-Thames
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Sunbury Manor School, The Three Fishes Public House and Sunbury Park. There is a railway station in Sunbury-on-Thames itself: Sunbury station. Nearby you’ll also find Kempton Steam Museum (1 mile north-east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (2 miles south). Open spaces near Sunbury-on-Thames include St Ann's Hill and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Sunbury-on-Thames
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than calling someone out after a storm. Roof faults found early can be planned for, while one found after water comes through usually has to be dealt with in a hurry, in Sunbury-on-Thames as anywhere.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Sunbury-on-Thames
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent view of the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Package prices that include VAT
Prices for roof surveys in Sunbury-on-Thames
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Sunbury-on-Thames
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
What we are asked to look at in Sunbury-on-Thames
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot, letting tiles move.
Look out for signs like these:
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Take a building like St Ignatius RC Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Which limits apply to the survey
- When you will get the report
Sunbury-on-Thames: your questions answered
Is my home in Sunbury-on-Thames listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Sunbury station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Do you go up on the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts 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 long does a roof survey take?
On site, it typically takes an hour or two for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Mention any damp patches as you book
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.
What we do, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Semi-detached and terraced homes in a town like Sunbury-on-Thames often share a roof line with the neighbours, so shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen from your property. It helps to know about previous repairs, leaks or recent work.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.