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Roof Survey in Wotton
Independent roof surveys in Wotton. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
FAQs for Wotton
Can a landlord with a rental near Gomshall station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building.
Do you cover smaller places like Wotton?
Yes, Wotton is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
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, and the report makes that clear.
How much does a roof survey cost in Wotton?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. We’ll give you an idea of timing as you book.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Wotton?
To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How a roof survey works in Wotton
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the loft space where there is safe access. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We survey lead flashings, flat roofs and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are lifted, split or missing lead flashings and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters.
Somewhere as small as Wotton, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. 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 normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
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.
- Place
- Wotton (RH5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Let us know about past leaks
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. It’s a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Roof surveys around Wotton
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John the Evangelist, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Trees in and around Wotton and Abinger Commons shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Wotton is about 3 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Bookings from Wotton are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Wotton is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work for roof surveys. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: RH5. Whether your property is on Sheephouse Green, Sheephouse Lane and Hollow Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Westcott (1 mile north-east), Ranmore Common (2 miles north-east), Mid Holmwood (3 miles east), Dorking (3 miles north-east) and North Holmwood (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (8 miles west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (10 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (10 miles east) and Ewell (11 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Wotton
We work in homes and buildings around Wotton and Abinger Commons and the streets around them. The closest station to Wotton is Gomshall station, about 2.4 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Abinger Castle (1.2 miles south-west) and Mesolithic Museum (1.3 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Silent Pool and Leith Hill.
Also in Wotton
What happens if roof problems are left?
If you are planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You will know what a buyer’s survey might pick up. In a small place like Wotton, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- PI and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Common roof problems in Wotton
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
For site and facilities teams at buildings like The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How soon the report will arrive
What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Asbestos testing of any kind
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we check them too. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted.
What we do, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Wotton, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.