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Pre-purchase roof survey in Cramhurst, Surrey
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Cramhurst. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
Honest limits
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Natural slate
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Cramhurst
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. That’s when the findings are most useful, because nothing is binding yet. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when a sale is moving quickly. The report comes within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We survey gutters and downpipes, the roof space and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are slipped or missing slates and tiles and cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing.
In a village or hamlet like Cramhurst, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. 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. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Cramhurst (GU8)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Cramhurst
What else we do in Cramhurst
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
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.
What we need to know
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Cramhurst
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many 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. About 4.4 miles north-east lies Loseley Park, a reminder of how long the area around Cramhurst has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Milford (Surrey) station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St John the Evangelist's Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Cramhurst is about 7 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Cramhurst. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford.
We survey roofs across GU8 for pre-purchase roof surveys. Streets in the area include Merryacres, Martins Wood and Cramhurst Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Cramhurst: Witley (1 mile south), Mousehill (1 mile north), Ockford Ridge (1 mile east), Milford (1 mile north) and Enton Green (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles north-east), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north), Farnham (7 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north).
Around Cramhurst
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Star Public House, Rodborough Common and The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School, among other places. Cramhurst’s nearest station is Milford (Surrey) station, roughly 0.8 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Godalming Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Milford Hospital (1.3 miles east). For a walk, there is Hydon's Ball and Farncombe Wood.
Why get it checked now?
Leaving it means judging the roof from the street. That rarely shows the back slope, the valleys or the top of the chimney. We fill that gap before you’re tied in. In a place like Cramhurst, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Photos and a written report every time
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of clients satisfied
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
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.
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. For a village or hamlet like Cramhurst, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Common questions in Cramhurst
Is Cramhurst within the area you cover?
Yes. Cramhurst is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Cramhurst?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and that is where a roof survey helps. It does not stand in for a RICS survey.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where it applies.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.