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Pre-purchase roof survey in Cobham, Surrey
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Cobham from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Cobham
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. With The Homewood about 1.2 miles north, Cobham sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Take an older house close to Church of St Andrew: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Cobham is about 6 miles west of Epsom, in Surrey. In Cobham, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. There is also a page for Guildford.
We survey roofs across the KT11 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Summerhays and Fairfield Park. If you’re just outside Cobham, we cover Stoke D'Abernon (1 mile south-east), Oxshott (2 miles east), West End (2 miles north), Pachesham Park (3 miles east) and Esher (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles south-west), Woking (8 miles west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (6 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Cobham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Running Mare pub and West End Common. For rail, the closest station is Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station, roughly 1.1 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Elmbridge Museum (3 miles north-east) and Chessington Castle Hill (4.9 miles east). For a walk, there is Jubilee Wood and Claremont Lake.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Cobham
We survey roofs for buyers in Cobham and across London and South East England. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, we follow the same careful process. The report says what’s in good order, what is not and what to deal with first. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We survey the roof space, natural slate and lead flashings and valleys, and people most often book us about chimney mortar that has eroded and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints.
Houses in smaller places like Cobham can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are checked closely. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof does not stay small for long.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Cobham (KT11)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Why get it checked now?
A mortgage valuation isn’t a roof survey. Its job is to check the property’s value for the mortgage, and it won’t look closely at the roof. A roof survey is carried out for the buyer. With lower homes, common in places like Cobham, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Cobham
- Package prices that include VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Useful tips for Cobham property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check we’ll be able to get into the loft space
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. They’ll see exactly what we found, and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
What you can safely check 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.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Cobham is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed in advance.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Cobham
Rear extensions, dormers and garages often have flat roofs. Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, and standing water, blisters and splits are typical signs of ageing. A buyer can easily miss them, particularly when they’re only visible from an upper floor.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
For landlords with property near Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Cobham
Is my home in Cobham listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you come out to Cobham?
Yes. Cobham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Let us know your exchange date and we will help you choose.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That way you can still act on what we find.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
Allow an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. We’ll give you an idea of timing when booking.
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Cobham. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.