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Pre-purchase roof survey in Burstow, Surrey
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Burstow, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails holding it corrode long before that. When slates start to slip, corroded nails are often the reason, and we note how widespread it looks.
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.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Burstow
The best time to book is once your offer has been accepted and before you exchange contracts. That is when the findings are most useful, while you’re not yet committed. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when the chain is moving fast. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Typical surveys look at slipped or missing slates and tiles and flashings that have lifted or split, across clay and concrete tiles, lead flashings and valleys and the roof space.
In a village or hamlet like Burstow, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Burstow (RH6)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Burstow
Without a survey, you are relying on a glance from the pavement. That won’t show slipped slates on the rear slope, a worn valley or cracked flaunching. We fill that gap before you’re tied in, with photos of anything that needs attention. For an older or listed building in a place like Burstow, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why us?
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Every finding written up with photos
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Burstow
Burstow is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport. If the drone is used for your survey, we ask the airport for permission first, and only fly if it is given. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Take an older house close to Church of St Bartholomew: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Burstow is about 2 miles south-east of Horley, in Surrey. Burstow is one of many places we visit across Surrey, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Burstow is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work.
We survey roofs across the RH6 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Church Road, Church Lane and Green Lane and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Fernhill (1 mile west), Shipley Bridge (1 mile south-west), Keeper's Corner (1 mile east), Copthorne (1 mile south) and Tinsley Green (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (14 miles north-west), Redhill (6 miles north), Ewell (15 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north-west), Caterham (9 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Burstow
In Burstow, that means homes and buildings near The Shipley Bridge pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Burstow is Gatwick Airport station, roughly 1.3 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Langley Green Hospital (3.1 miles south-west) and County Mall (3.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Hedgecourt Lake.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The size of the roof
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- When you need the report by
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Burstow
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Burstow frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
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Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Burstow?
A chimney stack stands out in the wind and rain and they’re often the least maintained part of a roof. Pointing crumbles, flaunching cracks and flashings lift. On terraced and semi-detached homes, a stack may be shared with next door, which can affect how any work is arranged.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
If you own a rental within reach of Gatwick Airport station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before you book anyone
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What they won’t be able to tell you
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Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Burstow
Is Burstow within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Burstow?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Burstow is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport. Before any flight there, we ask the airport for permission, and the flight only goes ahead if it is given. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit usually takes about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.