Surrey · London and the South East
Busbridge Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Busbridge and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
Honest limits
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A structural engineer’s report
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Busbridge
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Slates slip when their nails corrode, lead valleys and flashings wear, and chimney pointing crumbles. Most of it cannot be seen from the street. Our survey picks it out, with photographs that show you exactly where. Each finding is explained in plain words, so you know what it means for the house you are buying. If you are worried about bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs and damp timbers or stains in the loft, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on natural slate, lead flashings and valleys and chimney stacks alike.
Somewhere as small as Busbridge, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Busbridge (GU7)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Busbridge
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The roof’s overall size
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Busbridge: local notes
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you live in an older home near St John the Baptist Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. For landlords with property near Godalming station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. Loseley Park, about 2.7 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Busbridge. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy.
Busbridge is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We cover Busbridge and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and South East England. Busbridge is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work.
We survey roofs across the GU7 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We cover properties on Old Rectory Gardens, Hambledon Road and Brighton Road. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Godalming (1 mile north-west), Tuesley (1 mile south-west), Aaron's Hill (1 mile west), Farncombe (1 mile north) and Hydestile (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Dorking (12 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Busbridge
We work in homes and buildings around St Hilary's School, Phillips Memorial Park and Godalming College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Godalming station, roughly 1 mile north-west. Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (4.2 miles north) and Milford Hospital (1.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
Towns and villages near Busbridge
Also in Busbridge
FAQs for Busbridge
Is Busbridge within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Busbridge?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Busbridge is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS home survey. It works alongside a home survey.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How long does the survey visit take?
On site, it usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. The report is most useful before exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or cracked lead lets water straight into the roof, and lead is also a target for theft.
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails holding it corrode long before that. Slipped or missing slates are a sign of ‘nail fatigue’, and we note how widespread it looks.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Busbridge
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Busbridge. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Busbridge, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- 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 inspect the roof from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.