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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Binscombe
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Binscombe. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Binscombe
A full home survey looks at the whole property, and the roof is only one part of it. Our survey isn’t a RICS survey, and it does not replace one. It adds a focused look at the roof on its own, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. The two sit side by side. If you’ve noticed flashings that have lifted or split and cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Binscombe, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, 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.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Binscombe (GU7)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Binscombe
A chimney stack stands out in the wind and rain. Mortar erodes, the flaunching around the pots cracks and the flashings work loose. A stack may be shared with the neighbours, which can affect how any work is arranged.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
For an older house near a landmark such as St John the Evangelist Church, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
What to check before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Why act early in Binscombe
It is tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and a Premium report comes the same day, which helps it fit around your exchange date. In a small place like Binscombe, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 20+ years’ experience
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Binscombe
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The kind of building and roof involved
- When you need the report by
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Binscombe questions
Do you cover smaller places like Binscombe?
Yes. Binscombe is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Binscombe?
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 do I book a survey in Binscombe?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Let us know your timetable when you book.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Binscombe homes and their roofs
About 0.7 miles north-east lies Loseley Park, a reminder of how long the area around Binscombe has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have 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.
If you let a flat or house near Farncombe station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Binscombe is about 3 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Binscombe and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in GU7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Squirrels Close, Redwing Avenue and Copse Side. Close by, we survey roofs in Compton (1 mile north-west), Hurtmore (1 mile west), Littleton (1 mile north-east), Onslow Village (2 miles north) and Shackleford (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (3 miles north-east), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east) and Dorking (12 miles east).
Around Binscombe
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Withies Inn, Farncombe Wood and Broadwater School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Farncombe station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (2.6 miles north-east) and Charterhouse School Museum (0.7 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Older rural homes like those around Binscombe can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Binscombe, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Binscombe. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Let us know your exchange date when you book
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and chinks of daylight. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.