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Pre-purchase roof survey in Boundstone, Surrey
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Boundstone, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Flashings that have lifted or split
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Boundstone
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. We look closely and record what we see, with photographs that show you exactly where. Each finding is explained in plain words, so you know what it means for the house you’re buying. We’re often asked to look into loose pots and cracked flaunching and old water stains in the roof space, on natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings and valleys.
In a smaller place like Boundstone, some houses face open ground, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather normally shows first. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are checked closely. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Boundstone (GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Boundstone
Do you cover smaller places like Boundstone?
Yes. Boundstone is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is Boundstone in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Boundstone as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That way you can still act on what we find.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
The visit typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS home survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Useful tips for Boundstone property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Don’t leave it until just before exchange
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and use the photos as a record of how the roof looked when you bought. The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up.
After strong winds, look at the roof from ground level. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How big the roof is
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- When you need the report by
- What made you get in touch
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. For a survey in Boundstone, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- 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.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Preparing for the visit
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
How to book
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or cracked lead lets water straight into the roof, and lead is also a target for theft.
Gutters and parapets
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a central valley gutter. If the home you are buying has one, that gutter and its outlet get a careful look.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Boundstone
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Farnham Castle lies about 2 miles north, so building around Boundstone 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. For landlords with property near Farnham station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. Take an older house close to St Timothy: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Boundstone is about 2 miles south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. Boundstone is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Surrey. There is also a page for Guildford.
Here we cover the GU10 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Local streets include Jubilee Lane, Vine Way and Vine Lane. If you’re just outside Boundstone, we cover Shortheath (1 mile north), Wrecclesham (1 mile north-west), Rowledge (1 mile south-west), Holt Pound (1 mile west) and Batt's Corner (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (9 miles north), Haslemere (8 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (15 miles east).
Near you in Boundstone
We work in homes and buildings around Edgeborough School, Weydon School and Underdown nature reserve. For rail, the closest station is Farnham station, roughly 1.7 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Farnham Castle (2 miles north) and Museum of Farnham (1.6 miles north). Open spaces near Boundstone include Culverswell Hill and Farnham Heath.
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A structural engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers