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Pre-purchase roof survey in Donkey Town, Surrey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Donkey Town, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
Why act early in Donkey Town
Leaving it means judging the roof from the street. That won’t show slipped slates on the rear slope, a worn valley or cracked flaunching. A survey fills that gap before you commit, with photos of anything that needs attention. In a place like Donkey Town, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why us?
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Visits on any day of the week
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Pre-purchase roof survey in Donkey Town: what you get
With a written roof report, you can go back to the seller or agent with specifics. You can ask about the roof’s history, ask for repairs before completion or rethink the price. We can’t say how a seller will respond, but you’ll be negotiating from a clear picture rather than a hunch. It also helps you decide whether to go ahead at all. Typical surveys look at blistered or split felt on a flat roof and signs of past leaks inside the loft, across lead flashings and valleys, natural slate and flat-roofed extensions and dormers.
Some older homes in villages like Donkey Town are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Donkey Town (GU24)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs and buyers in Donkey Town
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
For an older house near a landmark such as Holy Trinity, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Donkey Town is about 3 miles east of Camberley, in Surrey. We cover Donkey Town and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and South East England. Donkey Town is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in GU24 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Broad Street, Orchard Close and Ashley Way. We also cover Lucas Green (1 mile south-east), West End (1 mile east), Lightwater (1 mile north-west), Bisley (1 mile south-east) and Penny Pot (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (7 miles south-east), Woking (4 miles south-east), Camberley (3 miles west), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Egham (8 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles east).
Near you in Donkey Town
Typical jobs here are in homes near Holy Trinity CofE Primary School and Brentmoor Heath and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Bagshot station, roughly 2.3 miles north-west. A little further out are Brookwood Hospital (2.3 miles south-east) and The Museum of The National Rifle Association (1.9 miles south). For a walk, there’s Brookwood Lye.
Common questions in Donkey Town
How do I find out if my home in Donkey Town is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover Donkey Town?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Donkey Town is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you need access inside the house?
If it can be arranged, yes. From the loft space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If access is not possible, we note it in the report.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That gives you time to use the findings, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It’s a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, and you get a written report with photos. It isn’t a RICS survey and does not cover the rest of the house.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit normally takes between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. We will give you an idea of timing when booking.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but they weather and can crack, and low-pitched roofs need their laps to be right.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the gaps at chimneys, walls and abutments. We look for lead that has lifted, split or been patched over.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Donkey Town
Many roofs have had quick fixes over the years. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can point to a problem that keeps coming back. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
If you own a rental within reach of Bagshot station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- When you’ll get the report
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Donkey Town, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.