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Pre-purchase roof survey in Bishopsgate, Surrey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Bishopsgate. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Older rural homes like those around Bishopsgate 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.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Advice
Pre-purchase roof survey in Bishopsgate
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Slates slip when their nails corrode, lead valleys and flashings wear, and chimney pointing crumbles. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. Our survey picks it out, with photos so you can see it for yourself. Each finding is explained in plain words, so you know what it means for the house you are buying. If you’ve noticed ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof and slipped or missing slates and tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Bishopsgate makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Bishopsgate (TW20)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Bishopsgate
What else we do in Bishopsgate
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bishopsgate
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 around your tenants.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Bishopsgate homes and their roofs
Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. The flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport comes within about 2 miles of Bishopsgate. If your survey includes the drone, the exact boundary is checked for the address first.
If you let a flat or house near Egham station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. Frogmore House lies about 2.5 miles north, so building around Bishopsgate goes back a long way. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area.
Bishopsgate is about 2 miles north-west of Egham, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Bishopsgate, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Guildford.
We work across TW20 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Bishopsgate Road, Ridgemead Road and Wick Lane, and we cover them all. Other places close to Bishopsgate include Englefield Green (1 mile south-east), Egham Wick (1 mile south), Old Windsor (1 mile north), Wraysbury (2 miles north-east) and Egham (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (13 miles south), Woking (9 miles south), Camberley (10 miles south-west), Epsom (15 miles south-east), Ewell (15 miles south-east) and Walton-on-Thames (9 miles south-east).
Around Bishopsgate
Around Bishopsgate, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Barley Mow Public House, Englefield Green Infant School and Nurseries and Windsor Great Park. The closest station to Bishopsgate is Egham station, about 1.8 miles east. Nearby you will also find Berkshire Yeomanry Museum (2.4 miles north-west) and Windsor Castle (3.2 miles north). Open spaces near Bishopsgate include St Ann's Hill and Virginia Water Lake.
Common questions in Bishopsgate
Is drone flying allowed in Bishopsgate?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. The flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport comes within about 2 miles of Bishopsgate. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bishopsgate?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Do you work in Bishopsgate?
Yes. We survey roofs in Bishopsgate and the rest of Surrey. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
Allow between one and two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. We will give you an idea of timing as you book.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a dedicated roof survey, with a written report and photos. It does not cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and parapets
The rainwater system keeps water off the walls. We check for blockages, leaking joints and sagging runs.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual one, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. If a flue needs testing, we will suggest who to ask.
What we are asked to look at in Bishopsgate
The fixings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles do. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails holding it rust and let slates slide. It’s a frequent finding on older houses and easy to miss from ground level.
Problems we come across often include:
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
Take an older house close to Royal Chapel of All Saints: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will the report include photos?
Why act early in Bishopsgate
A slow leak can go unnoticed for months. Damp can spread into timbers and ceilings before anyone sees a mark. Spotting it before you buy means you know about it from day one. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why book us in Bishopsgate
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Prices that include VAT
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.