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Bunce Common Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Pre-purchase roof surveys in Bunce Common.
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Bunce Common
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Bartholomew, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Bunce Common is about 3 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. In Bunce Common, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Surrey coverage includes Bunce Common. You can also see our page for Crawley.
We cover every part of RH2 and RH3 for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Gadbrook Road, Leigh Road and Shellwood Road or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Bunce Common, we cover Dawesgreen (1 mile east), Strood Green (1 mile north), Leigh (1 mile east), Brockham (2 miles north) and Betchworth (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (5 miles south-east), Redhill (5 miles north-east) and Ewell (10 miles north).
Landmarks near Bunce Common
Around Bunce Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Seven Stars Public House and Inholms Clay Pit and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Betchworth station, about 2.7 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include East Surrey Hospital (4.9 miles east) and Reigate Priory Museum (3.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Bunce Common includes Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Bunce Common
If you’re buying a flat, the roof may well be shared. The lease decides who looks after the roof, and that’s often not the individual flat owner. We check as much of the roof as access safely allows, and the report helps you ask your solicitor or the managing agent the right questions. Where the building has a flat roof, it is checked as far as access allows. Typical surveys look at roof slopes that look uneven or sagging and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone, on gutters and downpipes, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and the roof space.
For a small place like Bunce Common, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Bunce Common (RH2, RH3)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and parapets
Hidden gutters behind parapets send water indoors when they block. Where we can see them safely, we check the linings and outlets.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the gaps at chimneys, walls and abutments. We look for lead that has lifted, split or been patched over.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Bunce Common
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- House, block, shop or office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What’s prompted the survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bunce Common
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Bunce Common
Many roofs have had quick fixes over the years. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can be signs that something has leaked before. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- A ridge or slope that dips
Landlords with a home close to Betchworth station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Common questions in Bunce Common
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bunce Common?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a 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.
Do you cover Bunce Common?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. What the seller agrees to is their decision, so we cannot promise any saving.
How long does the survey visit take?
On site, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It does not stand in for a RICS survey.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How the survey works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Bunce Common can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Bunce Common, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.