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Pre-purchase roof survey in Cudworth, Surrey
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Cudworth and across Surrey.
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
What affects the price in Cudworth
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Which survey package you book
- How big the roof is
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Cudworth
The roof is one of the most expensive parts of a home to repair, and one of the hardest for a buyer to see. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you’re tied in. We look at the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, plus the loft where there’s safe access. You get a report with photos. If you’re worried about slipped or missing slates and tiles and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on the roof space, lead flashings and valleys and clay and concrete tiles alike.
Being in a small place like Cudworth makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Cudworth (RH5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
Good slate is one of the longest-lasting roof coverings, yet the nails that fix it often give out first. Slipped or missing slates are a sign of ‘nail fatigue’.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings are a common source of leaks, so they get close attention in a pre-purchase survey. We photograph any that need work.
Buying a home or a new roof in Cudworth
The flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport comes within about 1 mile of Cudworth. If the drone is used for your survey, the exact boundary is checked for the address first. 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. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If you let a flat or house near Holmwood station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Cudworth is about 4 miles west of Horley, in Surrey. Wherever you are in Cudworth, we can carry out pre-purchase roof surveys at your property. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small.
Here we cover the RH5 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Whether your property is on Cudworth Park, The Poplars and Burnt Oak Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Newdigate (1 mile west), Russ Hill (1 mile south-east), Parkgate (2 miles north), Charlwood (2 miles east) and Norwood Hill (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (15 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north), Horley (4 miles east), Redhill (7 miles north-east), Ewell (13 miles north) and Reigate (6 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Cudworth
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Newdigate Brickworks. Cudworth’s nearest station is Holmwood station, roughly 2.8 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Langley Green Hospital (3.8 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
Questions from Cudworth
Is my home in Cudworth listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Are there drone restrictions around Cudworth?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Cudworth is about 1 mile from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed, with photos.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, with a written report and photos. It does not cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
Do you work in Cudworth?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Cudworth included.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Cudworth
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Cottages and farmhouses around Cudworth often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What we’re asked to look at in Cudworth
Viewings rarely include a proper look at the roof. You see the rooms, not the slates, and a quick glance from the street misses a lot. Fresh decoration can also cover the marks an old leak left behind, so a closer look is worth having before you commit.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Blocked or leaking gutters
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which limits apply to the survey