Surrey · London and the South East
West Horsley Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in West Horsley, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in West Horsley
The report is written for you, in plain language. Each defect is described with photographs and a recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. Typical surveys look at ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, on natural slate, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles.
In a smaller place like West Horsley, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A proper look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- West Horsley (KT24, GU23)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in West Horsley
Leaks rarely show up right away. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. From inside the loft space, we can frequently spot it sooner. In a smaller place like West Horsley, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why us?
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in West Horsley
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
What a roof survey looks like in West Horsley
With Hatchlands Park about 1.6 miles south-west, West Horsley sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you live near a park such as The Forest and the Highlands, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Raleigh School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
West Horsley is about 6 miles west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. Surveys in West Horsley work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Across Surrey, we cover West Horsley and the places around it. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: KT24 and GU23. We cover properties on The Street, Woodside and Long Reach. Being close to the A246 and B2039, West Horsley is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include East Horsley (1 mile east), Ockham (2 miles north), East Clandon (2 miles south-west), Effingham (2 miles east) and Ripley (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (6 miles west), Woking (6 miles north-west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (9 miles north-east), Horley (14 miles south-east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in West Horsley
We work in homes and buildings around Howard of Effingham School, The Barley Mow pub and The Forest and the Highlands, among other places. The closest station to West Horsley is Horsley station, roughly 0.7 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Woking Community Hospital (5.2 miles north-west) and Send and Ripley History Society Museum (2.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include St Martha's Hill and Papercourt Marshes.
Places near West Horsley
What else we do in West Horsley
What we’re asked to look at in West Horsley
Not every roof problem comes from outside. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What experience they bring
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Will the report include photos?
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Take photos of anything that changes.
Common questions in West Horsley
Do you cover smaller places like West Horsley?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. 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.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in West Horsley?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it is safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
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.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit usually takes an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. A visit to West Horsley is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.