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Pre-purchase roof survey in Egham Hythe, Surrey
Independent pre-purchase roof surveys in Egham Hythe. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Egham Hythe
With a written roof report, you can go back to the seller or agent with specifics. You might ask about past repairs, ask for work to be done before completion or think again about your offer. What the seller agrees to is up to them, but you will be asking from facts rather than guesses. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. We survey lead flashings and valleys, the roof space and flat-roofed extensions and dormers, and people most often book us about signs of past leaks inside the loft and sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes.
In a smaller place like Egham Hythe, some houses face open ground, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather normally shows first. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are looked at closely. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Egham Hythe (TW18, TW20, TW19)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a smaller place like Egham Hythe, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- 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.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air cannot flow.
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Pre-purchase roof surveys around Egham Hythe
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. Historic houses like Botleys Mansion, about 3.5 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Egham Hythe goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to St Paul's Church: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. If you own a rental within reach of Egham station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Egham Hythe is about 1 mile east of Egham, in Surrey. Whether the building in Egham Hythe is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Here we cover the TW18, TW20 and TW19 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Local streets include Pond Road, Green Lane and Glebe Road, all of which we cover. Egham Hythe is on the A320, so it is easy for us to get to. We also cover Staines-upon-Thames (1 mile north-east), Egham (1 mile west), Thorpe (1 mile south), Hythe End (1 mile north-west) and Penton Hook (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles south), Woking (8 miles south), Camberley (11 miles south-west), Epsom (13 miles south-east), Ewell (13 miles south-east) and Walton-on-Thames (6 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Egham Hythe
We work in homes and buildings around The Magna Carta School, The Jolly Farmer Public House and The American School In England. For rail, the closest station is Egham station, roughly 1 mile west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Ashford Hospital (2.7 miles north-east) and Spelthorne Museum (0.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Gracious Pond and St Ann's Hill.
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
Roof by roof
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.
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. Where we can see them safely, we check the linings and outlets.
Why it is worth a survey now in Egham Hythe
Without a survey, you are relying on a glance from the pavement. That rarely shows the back slope, the valleys or the top of the chimney. We fill that gap before you’re tied in, with photos of anything that needs attention. Arranging work in a smaller place like Egham Hythe is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Egham Hythe questions
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Egham Hythe?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Egham Hythe is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Egham Hythe?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
How soon is the report ready?
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.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
How do I book a survey in Egham Hythe?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.