Surrey · London and the South East
Burgh Heath Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Burgh Heath. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- Whether timbers meet design loads
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Burgh Heath
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company, with costs often passed on through the service charge. We inspect what access allows us to see safely, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. Where the building has a flat roof, it’s checked as far as access allows. If you’re worried about gutters that overflow or drip at the joints and slipped or missing slates and tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Burgh Heath are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Burgh Heath (KT20)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving it means judging the roof from the street. That rarely shows the back slope, the valleys or the top of the chimney. A survey fills that gap before you commit, with photos of anything that needs attention. Older cottages and farmhouses around Burgh Heath can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in Burgh Heath
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 20+ years’ experience
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Older homes in the South East often have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles on some. Rotten pegs let tiles slide, so we look for gaps along the courses.
Flat roofs
Flat roofs on extensions, dormers and garages are easy to forget about. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a small place like Burgh Heath, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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 check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Burgh Heath: local notes
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take an older house close to St Mary's: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. Landlords with a home close to Kingswood station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. Fitznells Manor, about 3.4 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Burgh Heath. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area.
Burgh Heath is about 3 miles south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. Surveys in Burgh Heath work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our Surrey coverage includes Burgh Heath and the places around it. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the KT20 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Brighton Road, Heathdene and Can Hatch and the roads around them. We also cover Great Burgh (1 mile west), Nork (1 mile north), Tattenham Corner (1 mile west), Epsom Downs (2 miles north-west) and Langley Vale (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (15 miles west), Epsom (3 miles north-west), Horley (9 miles south), Redhill (5 miles south-east), Ewell (4 miles north-west) and Reigate (5 miles south).
Landmarks near Burgh Heath
In Burgh Heath, that means homes and buildings near Merland Rise Recreational Ground, The Beacon School and Kingswood Arms, among other places. Burgh Heath’s nearest station is Kingswood station, about 1 mile south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Ashley Centre (2.8 miles north-west) and Walton on the Hill (2.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
Towns and villages near Burgh Heath
Other services in Burgh Heath
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Burgh Heath
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Height and safe access
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Common questions in Burgh Heath
Is Burgh Heath within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is Burgh Heath in the area you cover?
Yes, Burgh Heath is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
Will you need to get into the loft?
If it can be arranged, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If access isn’t possible, we note it in the report.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That way you can still act on what we find, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.