Surrey · London and the South East
Bowlhead Green Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Bowlhead Green, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
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 look for lead that has lifted, split or been patched over.
Gutters and parapets
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a central valley gutter. If yours does, we check that gutter and where it drains.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Bowlhead Green
Older homes frequently have roofs that have been patched over the years. 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. Our survey picks it out, with photographs that show you exactly where. Each finding is explained in plain words, so it’s clear what it means for your purchase. We survey gutters and downpipes, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings and valleys, and people most often book us about cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging.
Older buildings in small places like Bowlhead Green may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Bowlhead Green (GU8)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Bowlhead Green needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- 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.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Let us know about parking before the day
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Bowlhead Green and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Local roofs and buyers in Bowlhead Green
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council. 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Michael and All Angels, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. If you own a rental within reach of Witley station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Bowlhead Green is about 7 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. If you’re in Bowlhead Green, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Bowlhead Green is one of the places in Surrey we cover. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Every address in GU8 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as French Lane and Rutton Hill Road. We also cover Brook (1 mile east), Sandhills (1 mile east), Wormley (2 miles east), Witley (2 miles north-east) and Cramhurst (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (7 miles north-west), Frimley (12 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south).
Around Bowlhead Green
Around Bowlhead Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Dog And Pheasant Public House, among other places. The closest station to Bowlhead Green is Witley station, roughly 2 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (3.2 miles south). For a walk, there is Upper Lake and Farnham Heath.
Why act early in Bowlhead Green
Without a survey, you are relying on a glance from the pavement. That rarely shows the back slope, the valleys or the top of the chimney. We fill that gap before you’re tied in, with photos of anything that needs attention. Around Bowlhead Green, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Bowlhead Green
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What else we do in Bowlhead Green
What we can’t see
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- A structural engineer’s report
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
Bowlhead Green questions
Is Bowlhead Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Bowlhead Green is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bowlhead Green?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
It normally takes an hour or two for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. Much of the inspection is done from the ground, 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?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. You need the report before you exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.