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Roof survey in Westcott, Surrey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Westcott from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Loose chimney pots
FAQs for Westcott
I let a flat near Dorking West station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building.
Is my home in Westcott listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
How do I book a survey in Westcott?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
About our roof survey in Westcott
Roofs vary a lot across London and South East England. 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. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Every part gets the attention it needs. We are often asked to look into condensation or damp timbers in the loft and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters, across natural slate, ridges, hips and valleys and clay and concrete tiles.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Westcott (RH4)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Westcott homes and their roofs
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For an older house near a landmark like St John's Community Hall, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Landlords with a home close to Dorking West station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Historic houses such as Polesden Lacey, about 2.2 miles north, show how far back building around Westcott goes. If yours is one of the older homes, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Westcott is about 2 miles west of Dorking, in Surrey. In Westcott, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Surrey coverage includes Westcott and the places around it. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Roof surveys in RH4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Guildford Road, Chapel Lane and Stones Lane. If you’re just outside Westcott, we cover Ranmore Common (1 mile north), Wotton (1 mile south-west), Dorking (2 miles east), North Holmwood (2 miles south-east) and Mid Holmwood (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (9 miles west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north-east), Horley (9 miles east), Redhill (9 miles east) and Ewell (10 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Westcott
In Westcott, that means homes and buildings near The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School, Milton Heath and The Nower and Pippbrook House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Dorking West station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Headley Court (6 miles north-east) and Mesolithic Museum (2.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Westcott include Combe Bottom and Box Hill.
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Somewhere like Westcott needs a little journey planning: let us know 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 is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Westcott
A small roof defect normally gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and damp timber slowly weakens. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. In a place like Westcott, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Let us know about past leaks
File the report with your other home documents. It’s a useful baseline for future surveys, 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.
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Other services in Westcott
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years, and they can crack.
What this survey can’t tell you
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A full building survey of the property
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks