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Pre-purchase roof survey in Charlton, Surrey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Charlton, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Charlton
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company. 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’s checked as far as access allows. If you’ve noticed slates or tiles that have slipped or gone and flashings that have lifted or split, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on clay and concrete tiles, chimney stacks and flat-roofed extensions and dormers alike.
Some older homes in villages like Charlton 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, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Charlton (TW17)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Charlton
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Roof by roof
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.
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.
Local roofs and buyers in Charlton
Charlton is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport. If your survey includes the drone, the exact boundary is checked for the address first. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
If you let a flat or house near Upper Halliford station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary Magdalene, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Charlton is about 1 mile west of Sunbury-on-Thames, in Surrey. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Charlton and the surrounding area. Charlton is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work. There is also a page for Guildford.
We survey roofs across the TW17 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Lodge Way, Charlton Road and Hetherington Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Littleton Common (1 mile north), Upper Halliford (1 mile south-east), Ashford Common (1 mile north), Shepperton Green (1 mile south-west) and Littleton (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (13 miles south-west), Epsom (9 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles south-east) and Egham (5 miles west).
Near you in Charlton
We work in homes and buildings around Sunbury Manor School, The Bishop Wand Church of England School and Sunbury Park. The nearest railway station is Upper Halliford station, roughly 0.6 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Kempton Steam Museum (2 miles north-east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s St Ann's Hill and Ferris Meadow Lake.
Charlton questions
Is my home in Charlton listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Charlton?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Charlton is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Do you cover Charlton for pre-purchase roof surveys?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Charlton included.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where possible, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and views from upper windows help too. Access is normally arranged through the agent or seller.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a hamlet or village like Charlton, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a written report with photographs and recommendations before you exchange.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
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Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
- Request records of any re-roofing
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. If anything in the report is not clear, ask us.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
What we’re asked to look at in Charlton
Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We don’t test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
Common reasons to book include:
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
With Hampton Court Palace about 4.6 miles east, the area around Charlton has a long history. If you are buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How big the roof is
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The property’s address and postcode
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Charlton, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.