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Pre-purchase roof survey in Dunsfold, Surrey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Dunsfold, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Dunsfold
The roof is one of the most expensive parts of a home to repair, and one of the hardest for a buyer to see. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a careful look at it before you are committed. We check the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the loft space where it is safe to get in. The findings come in a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed chimney mortar that has eroded and standing water on a flat extension roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
For a small place like Dunsfold, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Dunsfold (GU8)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a small place like Dunsfold, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Dunsfold, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Pre-purchase roof surveys around Dunsfold
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you own a rental within reach of Witley station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary and All Saints, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Dunsfold is about 9 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Dunsfold can all book pre-purchase roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Surrey coverage includes Dunsfold. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
We work across GU8 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Binhams Meadow, Dunsfold Common Road and Nugent Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Dunsfold include Loxhill (1 mile north), Hascombe (2 miles north), Alfold Crossways (2 miles south-east), Elmbridge Village (2 miles north-east) and Grafham (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (9 miles north), Woking (14 miles north), Farnham (12 miles north-west), Dorking (13 miles north-east), Frimley (15 miles north-west) and Haslemere (7 miles west).
Local landmarks in Dunsfold
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Fir Tree Copse and The Sun Inn Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Dunsfold is Witley station, roughly 3.8 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Milford Hospital (4.3 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Lower Lake and Hydon's Ball.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Dunsfold
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.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Check we’ll be able to get into the loft space
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so questions can go to the seller’s solicitor. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions.
Keep the loft ventilated. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air can’t flow.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Dunsfold
Do you cover smaller places like Dunsfold?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is my home in Dunsfold listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a dedicated roof survey, with a written report and photographs. It is not a RICS survey and doesn’t cover the rest of the house.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email with photos included.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. What the seller agrees to is their decision.
What we can’t see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
Why act early in Dunsfold
A seller may honestly not know the state of the roof. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. Our survey shows you the roof as it is today, whatever anyone remembers. In a small place like Dunsfold, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
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?
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Older homes in the South East frequently have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles on some. Rotten pegs let tiles slide.
Natural slate
Slate is common on Victorian and Edwardian houses. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, and for clips or tingles that show past repairs.