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Badshot Lea Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Badshot Lea from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
Pre-purchase roof survey in Badshot Lea: what you get
With a written roof report, you can go back to the seller or agent with specifics. You can ask about the roof’s history, ask for repairs before completion or rethink the price. What the seller agrees to is up to them, but you will be negotiating from a clear picture rather than a hunch. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. Typical surveys look at blistered or split felt on a flat roof and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints, across lead flashings and valleys, natural slate and chimney stacks.
Older buildings in small places like Badshot Lea may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Badshot Lea (GU9)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Badshot Lea
It’s tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. We visit seven days a week, and a Premium report comes the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. Outbuildings and barns around Badshot Lea are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book us in Badshot Lea
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Photos and a written report every time
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Somewhere as small as Badshot Lea, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Whether timbers meet design loads
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
Common roof problems in Badshot Lea
Rear extensions, dormers and garages often have flat roofs. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and ponding, blisters and splits are common signs of age. They’re easy to overlook on a viewing, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
Landlords with a home close to Aldershot station may find that it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What insurance they carry
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Other services in Badshot Lea
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Badshot Lea
Do you cover Badshot Lea?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Badshot Lea as anywhere else.
How do I find out if my home in Badshot Lea is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Tell us your exchange date and we will help you choose.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Badshot Lea?
Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Badshot Lea
To price your survey, we look at:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The roof’s overall size
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Badshot Lea, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Tell us your exchange date when you book
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each defect is explained in plain words, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. Binoculars from ground level are enough for a first look.
Badshot Lea homes and their roofs
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. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. About 1.8 miles south-west lies Farnham Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Badshot Lea has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church such as St George's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Badshot Lea is about 1 mile south of Aldershot, in Surrey. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Badshot Lea and nearby. Across Surrey, we cover Badshot Lea and the places around it. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
We work across GU9 for pre-purchase roof surveys. Streets in the area include Badshot Lea Road, The Green and Beech Tree Drive, and we cover them all. You’ll find Badshot Lea on the B3208, so it’s easy for us to get to. Other places close to Badshot Lea include Weybourne (1 mile north-west), Hale (1 mile west), Heath End (1 mile north-west), Compton (1 mile south) and Aldershot (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Guildford (8 miles east), Woking (10 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north), Frimley (6 miles north), Haslemere (10 miles south) and Cranleigh (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Badshot Lea
In Badshot Lea, that means homes and buildings near Shepherd & Flock pub, All Hallows Catholic School and The Connaught School. Other local landmarks include Weybourne LNR (0.6 miles west) and Prince Consort's Library (1.8 miles north). The nearest railway station is Aldershot station, roughly 1.2 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Farnham Castle (1.8 miles south-west) and Fleet Community Hospital (5.4 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Aunt's Pool and Rowhill Nature Reserve.