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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Burpham
A careful look at the roof at your property in Burpham, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Burpham?
Blocked or leaking gutters do damage that is not 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. They’re part of what we look at.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
For an older house near a landmark like Church of the Holy Spirit, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Before you book anyone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Burpham
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 quick fixes on flashings and valleys and gaps where slates or tiles have come loose, on clay and concrete tiles, gutters and downpipes and flat-roofed extensions and dormers.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like Burpham, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. That applies whether you’re buying in Burpham or checking a new roof there. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Burpham (GU4, GU1)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Burpham
Do you cover smaller places like Burpham?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Burpham is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
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. Just say which days work for you.
How do I book a survey in Burpham?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
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.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where it applies.
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Roof by roof
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. 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 check whether they’ve lifted, split or been replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Useful tips for Burpham property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Let us know your timetable
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. The outcome is between you and the seller.
After strong winds, look at the roof from the ground. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Homes around Burpham often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Why act early in Burpham
It’s tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. We visit on any day of the week, and the Premium Survey report arrives the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. In an older home around Burpham, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Burpham
- Prices that include VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Surveys seven days a week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Burpham homes and their roofs
The wider area around Burpham has a long history of building, with Clandon Park about 1.7 miles east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Landlords with a home close to London Road (Guildford) station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Burpham is about 1 mile north-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Anywhere in Burpham, we can carry out pre-purchase roof surveys at your property. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
We survey roofs across the GU4 and GU1 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We cover properties on Clay Lane, Wells Road and London Road. We also cover Merrow (1 mile south-east), Jacobs Well (1 mile north-west), Abbotswood (1 mile south-west), Guildford (1 mile south-west) and Bellfields (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (4 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles west), Ewell (14 miles north-east) and Egham (12 miles north).
Around Burpham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Burpham Foundation Primary School, Riverside Park and St Peter's Catholic School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is London Road (Guildford) station, about 1.4 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (2 miles south-west) and Surrey Infantry Museum (1.4 miles east). Open spaces near Burpham include Silent Pool and Pewley Down.