Greater London · London and the South East
Tolworth Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Tolworth and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
Roof survey in Tolworth: what you get
Across London and the South East, roofs differ widely. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Every part gets the attention it needs. Typical surveys look at cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and gutters that overflow in heavy rain, on chimney stacks, ridges, hips and valleys and clay and concrete tiles.
Many London terraces have a butterfly roof, with two slopes meeting in a central valley gutter that drains to the rear. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. If your home in Tolworth has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Tolworth (KT5, KT6, KT3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Tolworth
I let a flat near Tolworth station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Tolworth?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Across London there are restriction zones around Heathrow, London City and London Heliport, plus restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
How much is a survey?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it’s agreed before booking.
How do I book a survey in Tolworth?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How long does a roof survey take?
Allow roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. We will give you an idea of timing as you book.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Leave roof access to professionals
Keep the report with your property records. It gives you something to compare against later, and it can help when you sell.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.
What a roof survey does not cover
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
Towns and villages near Tolworth
Also in Tolworth
What we’re asked to look at in Tolworth
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable membranes only appeared 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:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before booking anyone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Roof surveys in Tolworth: local notes
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. About 2.5 miles south-east lies Fitznells Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Tolworth has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Homes near green spaces such as Hogsmill LNR can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you own a rental within reach of Tolworth station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Tolworth is about 2 miles north-west of Ewell, in Greater London. We visit Tolworth as part of our work across Greater London. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. You can also see our page for London.
Every address in KT5, KT6 and KT3 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Pyne Road, Ewell Road and Derby Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Tolworth: Berrylands (1 mile north), Old Malden (1 mile south-east), Surbiton (1 mile north-west), Worcester Park (1 mile south-east) and Chessington (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover London (11 miles north-east), City of Westminster (11 miles north-east), Marylebone (11 miles north-east), Kensington (9 miles north-east), St Pancras (12 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Tolworth
In Tolworth, that means homes and buildings near Richard Challoner School, Hogsmill LNR and Shrewsbury House School. Tolworth’s nearest station is Tolworth station, roughly 0.5 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Cockney Museum (2.1 miles south-east) and Bentall Centre (2.2 miles north-west). The countryside around Tolworth includes Southwood Open Space and The Lake.
Why act early in Tolworth
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from the ground. You might pay for work that does not fix the real problem, or miss the fault that matters. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Tolworth
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Tolworth
Landlords, agents and building managers in Tolworth and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. From the street, a London terrace typically shows only its front slope or parapet, so in Tolworth we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. If other people live in the building, tell us who can let us into the shared parts.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.