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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Coxhill Green
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Pre-purchase roof surveys in Coxhill Green, with photos and a clear written report.
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Roof area
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
We’ll usually ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Coxhill Green: what you get
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company, with costs often passed on through the service charge. 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 is checked as far as access allows. Common reasons to book are blistered or split felt on a flat roof and chimney mortar that has eroded, across lead flashings and valleys, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and natural slate.
For a small place like Coxhill Green, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Coxhill Green (GU24)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Check we’ll be able to get into the loft space
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so questions can go to the seller’s solicitor. It can prompt questions about past roof work and any paperwork for it, especially where we have found patch repairs.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Whether timbers meet design loads
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Coxhill Green
Fairoaks Airport is about 2 miles from Coxhill Green. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
With Botleys Mansion about 3.5 miles north-east, the area around Coxhill Green has a long history. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Lawrence, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. For landlords with property near Longcross station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Coxhill Green is about 2 miles north-west of Goldsworth Park, in Surrey. We cover Coxhill Green and the rest of Surrey. Coxhill Green is one of the places in Surrey where we work. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the GU24 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Beta Road, Delta Road and Alpha Road. We also cover the places around Coxhill Green: Chobham (1 mile north-east), Castle Green (1 mile south-west), Penny Pot (1 mile south-west), West End (2 miles south-west) and Brick Hill (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (7 miles south), Woking (3 miles south-east), Camberley (5 miles west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west) and Ewell (15 miles east).
What’s near Coxhill Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Milford Green and Coxhill Green, The Sun Public House and Gordon's School, among other places. Coxhill Green’s nearest station is Longcross station, roughly 2.6 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Peacocks (2.7 miles south-east) and Chobham Museum (under half a mile south). The countryside around Coxhill Green includes Virginia Water Lake and Gracious Pond.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but they weather and can crack, and low-pitched roofs need their laps to be right.
Gutters and parapets
Gutters, downpipes and outlets carry water away from walls. We check for blockages, leaking joints and sagging runs, along with fascias and soffits.
Questions from Coxhill Green
Is my home in Coxhill Green listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is drone flying allowed in Coxhill Green?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Coxhill Green is about 2 miles from Fairoaks Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Let us know your timetable as you book.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes, you can. You will have photos and a written description of each defect, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Somewhere as small as Coxhill Green, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Coxhill Green, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.