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Pre-purchase roof survey in Beare Green, Surrey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat across Beare Green, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
Pre-purchase roof survey in Beare Green
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Pick the one that fits the property. All three include a written report with photos and recommendations. If you’re worried about blocked or leaking gutters and standing water on a flat extension roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Beare Green, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Beare Green (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Beare Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Beare Green?
Blocked or leaking gutters do damage that is not obvious at first. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Hidden gutters behind parapets or in roof valleys can send water indoors. They’re part of what we look at.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
If you own a rental within reach of Holmwood station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What experience they bring
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Beare Green: local notes
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary Magdalene, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Beare Green is about 4 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. Beare Green is one of many places we visit across Surrey, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Surrey coverage includes Beare Green and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
All of RH5 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Leith Grove, Leith Road and Merebank and the roads around them. If you are just outside Beare Green, we cover Holmwood Corner (1 mile north), South Holmwood (1 mile north), Coldharbour (2 miles west), Capel (2 miles south) and Ockley (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (12 miles north-west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (8 miles north-east) and Ewell (12 miles north).
Local landmarks in Beare Green
Around Beare Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Newdigate Brickworks. Beare Green has its own railway station: Holmwood station. A little further out are Abinger Castle (4.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Beare Green include Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s, and we can’t promise any result.
Keep the loft ventilated. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Beare Green
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The roof’s overall size
- Which survey package you book
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
Getting in touch
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Anything about access we should know
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Beare Green
Landlords, agents and building managers in Beare Green and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Places near Beare Green
What else we do in Beare Green
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. Where we can see them safely, we check the linings and outlets.
Clay and concrete tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They wear slowly, but surfaces erode and edges crack.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Beare Green
Will you come out to Beare Green?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Beare Green?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Beare Green is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Much of the inspection is done from ground level, from windows and from the loft space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That gives you time to use the findings.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. What the seller agrees to is their decision.