Surrey · London and the South East
Chertsey Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys across Chertsey, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Chertsey
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. You can ask about the roof’s history, ask for repairs before completion or rethink the price. What the seller agrees to is up to them, but you will be negotiating from a clear picture rather than a hunch. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. Common reasons to book are gaps where slates or tiles have come loose and chimney mortar that has eroded, on flat-roofed extensions and dormers, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings and valleys.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like Chertsey, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around Chertsey. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Chertsey (KT16, KT15)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Other services in Chertsey
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
What affects the price in Chertsey
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- What made you get in touch
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Anything about access we should know
- The property’s address and postcode
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Chertsey homes and their roofs
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Historic houses like Botleys Mansion, about 1.5 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Chertsey goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Landlords with a home close to Chertsey station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Chertsey is about 6 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. Whether the building in Chertsey is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Surrey. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
We cover every part of the KT16 and KT15 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Station Road, Charles Street and King Street and the roads around them. You will find Chertsey on the A317 and A320, which makes it simple to reach. Other places close to Chertsey include Lyne (1 mile west), Row Town (2 miles south), Ottershaw (2 miles south-west), Trumps Green (3 miles west) and Stonehill (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles south), Woking (6 miles south-west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Ewell (11 miles east) and Egham (3 miles north-west).
Near you in Chertsey
In Chertsey, that means homes and buildings near Chertsey High School, Sir William Perkins's School and Woburn Park and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Chertsey itself: Chertsey station. Nearby you will also find Runnymede Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Spelthorne Museum (3.2 miles north). Not far away are St Ann's Hill and Gracious Pond.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Let us know your exchange date as you book
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and keep the photographs to compare against later. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months to see how things have changed.
Keep the loft ventilated. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
Why act early in Chertsey
Even if you go ahead regardless, knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan. The report shows what needs doing first, and you can line up a roofer before small faults grow. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Chertsey, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book us in Chertsey
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Photos and a written report every time
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
FAQs for Chertsey
Is Chertsey within the area you cover?
Yes. Chertsey is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you cover Chertsey?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Chertsey is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property.
How do I book a survey in Chertsey?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. You need the report before you exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
Do you need access inside the house?
If it can be arranged, yes. From the roof space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If we can’t get in, the report says so.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Chertsey, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. 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 agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.