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Roof survey in Walliswood, Surrey
Roof surveys in Walliswood, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Prices for roof surveys in Walliswood
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
We will usually ask about:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Walliswood
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common. 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. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are leaning or weathered chimney stacks and worn or blocked valleys.
Some older homes in villages like Walliswood are 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 often expected.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Walliswood (RH5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Walliswood
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Walliswood
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Trees in and around Wallis Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For landlords with property near Ockley station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Walliswood is about 6 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. Walliswood gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Walliswood is one of the places in Surrey where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: RH5. Whether your property is on Horsham Road, Standon Lane and Oakfields or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Mayes Green (1 mile north), Ewhurst Green (2 miles north-west), Ellen's Green (2 miles south-west), Ewhurst (2 miles north-west) and Cranleigh (4 miles west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (11 miles north-west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north), Horley (11 miles east), Redhill (12 miles north-east) and Reigate (11 miles north-east).
Around Walliswood
In Walliswood, that means homes and buildings near Wallis Wood and The Scarlett Arms Public House, among other places. Walliswood’s nearest station is Ockley station, about 3.1 miles north-east. A little further out are Abinger Castle (4.8 miles north) and Horsham Hospital (5.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
Questions from Walliswood
I let a flat near Ockley station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is my home in Walliswood listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
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The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older roofs in small places like Walliswood can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than waiting for something to fail. Older cottages and farmhouses around Walliswood can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- A written report with photographs
- PI and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Make sure insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
Do you need a roof survey in Walliswood?
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts at the top of the stack.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Take an older house close to Church of St John the Baptist: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof