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Roof survey in Walton on the Hill, Surrey
Roof surveys in Walton on the Hill, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Roof surveys around Walton on the Hill
With Fitznells Manor about 5 miles north, Walton on the Hill sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For landlords with property near Tadworth station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Walton on the Hill is about 3 miles south-east of Ashtead, in Surrey. Walton on the Hill gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Here we cover the KT20 postcode area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Nursery Road, Deans Lane and Meadow Walk or a nearby road, we can help. Walton on the Hill is on the B2220, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Tadworth (1 mile north-east), Lower Kingswood (1 mile east), Headley (2 miles west), Kingswood (2 miles north-east) and Mogador (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles west), Woking (14 miles west), Epsom (4 miles north), Horley (8 miles south-east), Redhill (4 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles north).
Landmarks near Walton on the Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Betchworth Quarry and Lime Kilns, Chinthurst School and The Bell pub, among other places. The closest station to Walton on the Hill is Tadworth station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east. A little further out are Reigate Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and Headley Court (1.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Walton on the Hill include Reigate Heath and Mercers Lake.
About our roof survey in Walton on the Hill
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. If you’ve noticed cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and gutters that overflow in heavy rain, we can find out what’s behind it, on clay and concrete tiles, ridges, hips and valleys and natural slate alike.
In a village or hamlet like Walton on the Hill, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Walton on the Hill (KT20)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Let us know about past leaks
We email the report to you, with photos of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each finding is set out in plain English, with recommendations.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Each report gives a record to compare against.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Older roofs in small places like Walton on the Hill can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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 viewpoint outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Do you need a roof survey in Walton on the Hill?
Slates and tiles frequently outlast the fixings that hold them. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Walton-on-the-Hill Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What insurance they carry
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
What affects the price in Walton on the Hill
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Roof area
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Common questions in Walton on the Hill
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Tadworth station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is Walton on the Hill within the area you cover?
Yes. Walton on the Hill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
What does a roof survey include?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
Roof by roof
Natural slate
From the loft, we check the underside of a slate roof. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none, and we note its condition.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or split lead lets water straight in.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Walton on the Hill
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.