Surrey · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Ansteadbrook
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Ansteadbrook, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
- Don’t leave it until just before exchange
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
If you want quotes for the work, roofers can work from the report. The photos show the defects and where they are, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air cannot flow.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Ansteadbrook: what you get
Older homes often have roofs that have been patched over the years. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Most of it can’t be seen from the street. We look closely and record what we see, with photographs that show you exactly where. Each finding is explained in plain words, so you know what it means for the house you are buying. If you’ve noticed sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes and ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Being in a small place like Ansteadbrook makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Ansteadbrook (GU27)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Ansteadbrook often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Ansteadbrook
Even if you go ahead regardless, knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan. You’ll know which jobs are urgent and which can wait, so you can plan work before small faults get bigger. For older village homes like those around Ansteadbrook, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Ansteadbrook homes and their roofs
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
For landlords with property near Haslemere station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Ansteadbrook is about 10 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Wherever you are in Ansteadbrook, we can come and survey your property. Our Surrey coverage includes Ansteadbrook and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
All of GU27 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. Other places close to Ansteadbrook include Ramsnest Common (1 mile north-east), Shillinglee (2 miles east), Northchapel (2 miles south-east), Lurgashall (3 miles south) and Ebernoe (4 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles north), Farnham (10 miles north-west), Cranleigh (9 miles north-east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (7 miles north) and Farncombe (8 miles north).
Near you in Ansteadbrook
Ansteadbrook’s nearest station is Haslemere station, about 2.2 miles west. A little further out are Haslemere and District Hospital (1.7 miles west). The countryside around Ansteadbrook includes Cooksbridge Meadow and Blackdown.
Places near Ansteadbrook
What else we do in Ansteadbrook
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
A stack stands exposed above the roof line. We check the pots, the flaunching, the pointing and the flashings.
Natural slate
Older slate roofs often have bitumen felt under them, and very old ones may have none. From inside the roof space, we report what we can see of it.
When to book a survey in Ansteadbrook
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can point to a problem that keeps coming back. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Old water stains in the roof space
Whatever the street in Ansteadbrook, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their insurance cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Common questions in Ansteadbrook
Is Ansteadbrook in the area you cover?
Yes, Ansteadbrook is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
How do I find out if my home in Ansteadbrook is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Ansteadbrook?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How long does the survey visit take?
Allow an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Where possible, yes. We look in the roof space where there is safe access, and views from upper windows help too. Access is normally arranged through the agent or seller.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It works alongside a home survey.