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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Crosswater
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Pre-purchase roof surveys in Crosswater, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
Pre-purchase roof survey in Crosswater
Some roofs cannot be seen well from the ground or from windows. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, along with a same-day report. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we will say so and inspect from every other safe vantage point. If you’re worried about loose pots and cracked flaunching and blocked or leaking gutters, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Crosswater, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Crosswater (GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a small place like Crosswater, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- 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.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
When to book a survey in Crosswater
Gutter problems often look minor from the street. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Hidden gutters behind parapets or in roof valleys can send water indoors. We check them as part of the survey.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
For an older house near a landmark such as St John the Evangelist, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Questions from Crosswater
Is my home in Crosswater listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is 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.
Is Crosswater within the area you cover?
Yes. Crosswater is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, with a written report and photos. It is not a RICS survey and doesn’t cover the rest of the house.
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 timetable when you book.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the loft space, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where it applies.
What this survey cannot tell you
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Book once your offer is accepted
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and chinks of daylight. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.
Towns and villages near Crosswater
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Buying a home or a new roof in Crosswater
Farnham Castle, about 4.9 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Crosswater. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For landlords with property near Farnham station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Crosswater is about 4 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Whether the building in Crosswater is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
All of GU10 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Crosswater: Churt (1 mile south), Green Cross (1 mile south-east), Frensham (1 mile north-west), Barford (1 mile south) and Rushmoor (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (15 miles north-east), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (4 miles north), Frimley (12 miles north) and Haslemere (5 miles south-east).
What’s near Crosswater
We work in homes and buildings around Crossways Inn and The Flashes, among other places. The nearest railway station is Farnham station, roughly 4.3 miles north. A little further out are Farnham Castle (4.9 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (4.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Crosswater includes Gibbet Hill and Upper Lake.