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Bletchingley Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Bletchingley? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Bletchingley and across Surrey.
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Bletchingley
Some roofs can’t be seen well from ground level or from windows. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone inspection, and the report arrives the same day. Where a flight is not possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and inspect from every other safe vantage point. We survey the roof space, lead flashings and valleys and chimney stacks, and people most frequently book us about standing water on a flat extension roof and blocked or leaking gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Bletchingley, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. 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. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Bletchingley (RH1)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bletchingley
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
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Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Bletchingley
Blocked or leaking gutters do damage that isn’t 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. We check them as part of the survey.
Problems we come across often include:
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
For landlords with property near Nutfield station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their report turnaround times
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We check whether they’ve lifted, split or been replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Clay and concrete tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They wear slowly, but surfaces erode and edges crack, and low-pitched roofs need their laps to be right.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Bletchingley
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Roof area
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
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.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Anything about access we should know
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Bletchingley questions
Is drone flying allowed in Bletchingley?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. The flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome comes within about 1 mile of Bletchingley. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Is my home in Bletchingley listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed with photos included.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. The report is most useful before exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where it applies.
Do you work in Bletchingley?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Bletchingley.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as Bletchingley, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
Related advice
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Bletchingley
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, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Older houses across Surrey often 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.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary the Virgin, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Bletchingley is about 3 miles east of Redhill, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Bletchingley and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Surrey, we cover Bletchingley and the places around it. Crawley is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: RH1. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Kenrick Square and St Marys Walk and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Godstone (2 miles east), Tyler's Green (2 miles north-east), Church Town (2 miles east), South Godstone (3 miles south-east) and Tandridge (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Epsom (10 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles south-west), Redhill (3 miles west), Ewell (10 miles north-west), Reigate (4 miles west) and Caterham (3 miles north).
What’s near Bletchingley
In Bletchingley, that means homes and buildings near Merstham Park School, The Prince Albert Public House and Kitchen Copse. The nearest railway station is Nutfield station, about 1.7 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include East Surrey Museum (3 miles north) and The Belfry (3 miles west). The countryside around Bletchingley includes Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Let us know your timetable
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
After strong winds, look at the roof from ground level. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.