Surrey · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Tattenham Corner
A careful look at the roof at your property in Tattenham Corner, with photographs and a written report.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
What a roof survey looks like in Tattenham Corner
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you look after a building such as Epsom Downs Primary School and Children's Centre, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you let a flat or house near Tattenham Corner station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Tattenham Corner is about 2 miles south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Tattenham Corner can all book roof surveys. Tattenham Corner is one of the places in Surrey where we work for roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
All of KT18, KT20 and KT17 is covered for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Old London Road, Epsom Lane North and Azor Place or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Tattenham Corner include Great Burgh (1 mile east), Epsom Downs (1 mile north), Langley Vale (1 mile west), Burgh Heath (1 mile east) and Nork (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (15 miles west), Woking (14 miles west), Horley (10 miles south), Redhill (6 miles south-east), Ewell (3 miles north) and Reigate (5 miles south).
Local landmarks in Tattenham Corner
We work in homes and buildings around Derby Arms, The Beacon School and Aberdour School. There’s a railway station in Tattenham Corner itself: Tattenham Corner station. Well-known places in the area include The Ashley Centre (1.9 miles north-west) and Walton on the Hill (1.9 miles south). For a walk, there’s Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
Roof survey in Tattenham Corner: what you get
There is no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. Common reasons to book are worn or blocked valleys and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, on flat roofs, chimney stacks and natural slate.
Older buildings in small places like Tattenham Corner may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Tattenham Corner (KT18, KT20, KT17)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Tattenham Corner
What else we do in Tattenham Corner
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped.
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles, particularly at the verges and ridge.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Tattenham Corner
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
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 normally takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a village or hamlet like Tattenham Corner, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Questions from Tattenham Corner
Is my home in Tattenham Corner listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Tattenham Corner?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How much is a survey?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Tattenham Corner?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Take photos of anything that changes.
Signs you need a roof survey in Tattenham Corner
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.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Ashley Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
How we price roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- Height and safe access
- Basic, Standard or Premium
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.