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Roof survey in Tadworth, Surrey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Tadworth, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Useful tips for Tadworth property owners
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
Your report arrives by email. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are explained in plain words, with recommendations.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Tadworth
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, others want a check before selling or after years without one. The approach is the same in each case: a careful look, then a clear written report. Visits run seven days a week, so it’s easy to find a day that suits. We survey flat roofs, clay and concrete tiles and ridges, hips and valleys, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken.
Around Tadworth, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Tadworth (KT20, KT18)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Tadworth
What else we do in Tadworth
Why it’s worth a survey now in Tadworth
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. A survey sets a baseline, so you can compare it next time. Around Tadworth, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- A report with photographs
Your questions about roof surveys in Tadworth
Is my home in Tadworth listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Tadworth?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
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 stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It is not a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. A visit to a smaller place like Tadworth is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Some flat roofs have been coated over several times. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East frequently have clay plain tiles, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move, leaving gaps along the courses.
Roof surveys around Tadworth
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Historic houses such as Fitznells Manor, about 3.9 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Tadworth goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of the Good Shepherd, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Take a building like Tadworth Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you live near a park like Merland Rise Recreational Ground, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Tadworth is about 3 miles south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. Surveys in Tadworth work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Roof surveys in KT20 and KT18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Beatrice Square, High Street and Fairacres. Close by, we survey roofs in Kingswood (1 mile south-east), Walton on the Hill (1 mile south-west), Lower Kingswood (2 miles south-east), Headley (2 miles south-west) and Mogador (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (15 miles west), Woking (15 miles west), Epsom (3 miles north-west), Horley (9 miles south), Redhill (5 miles south-east) and Ewell (4 miles north).
What’s near Tadworth
In Tadworth, that means homes and buildings near The Beacon School, Merland Rise Recreational Ground and Inn on the Green. For rail, the closest station is Tadworth station, about 0.5 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are The Ashley Centre (2.9 miles north-west) and Headley Court (2 miles west). The countryside around Tadworth includes Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A structural engineer’s report
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs