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Pre-purchase roof survey in Egham, Surrey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Egham from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- A ridge or slope that dips
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Egham
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Choose the level that suits the home you’re buying. All three include a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations. Typical surveys look at patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem and damp timbers or stains in the loft, on chimney stacks, natural slate and the roof space.
Around towns like Egham, many houses have gained extensions, dormers, porches or garages, frequently with flat roofs. The joints where a new roof meets an old wall or slope are a common source of leaks. For a home you’re buying in Egham, or a roof just finished there, those joints get a careful look.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Egham (TW20, TW18)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a home in Egham, the main things we need are a way into the loft, a route to the back garden and somewhere to park. Someone needs to let us in, so tell us who that will be.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations before you exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Tell us about parking before the day
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Common questions in Egham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Egham?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is there anything to prepare before you come to Egham?
The main thing is access, inside and out, plus somewhere to park in Egham. Tell us about known leaks or past repairs as well.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where possible, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and upstairs windows give useful views. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your timetable as you book.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Do you work in Egham?
Yes. We survey roofs in Egham and the rest of Surrey. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
On a slate roof, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all on very old roofs. Where we can see it from the loft, we say what condition it is in.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes in London and South East England. Worn or cracked lead lets water straight into the roof, and lead is also a target for theft.
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What we cannot see
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Roof area
- Which survey package you book
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Buying a home or a new roof in Egham
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Historic houses such as Frogmore House, about 3.7 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Egham goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Egham station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Egham is about 6 miles south-east of Slough, in Surrey. Roofs in Egham get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. Across Surrey, we cover Egham. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the TW20 and TW18 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, Church Road and High Street and the roads around them. You will find Egham on the A30 and A308, which makes it simple to reach. Other places close to Egham include Englefield Green (1 mile west), Hythe End (1 mile north), Egham Hythe (1 mile east), Stroude (1 mile south) and Thorpe (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (13 miles south), Woking (8 miles south), Camberley (10 miles south-west), Epsom (14 miles south-east), Ewell (14 miles south-east) and Walton-on-Thames (7 miles south-east). Egham is one of the larger places we cover in Surrey.
Landmarks near Egham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Strode's College, The Railway Public House and The Magna Carta School, among other places. There is a railway station in Egham itself: Egham station. Well-known places in the area include Windsor Castle (4.5 miles north-west) and Spelthorne Museum (1.5 miles east). For a walk, there’s St Ann's Hill and Manor Lake.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Let us know your timetable
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Deal with the urgent items first, and keep the photographs to compare against later. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months to see how things have changed.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.
When to book a survey in Egham
Gutter problems often look minor from the street. Overflowing water soaks walls and can rot the timber behind. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the house. We check them as part of the survey.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
Take an older house close to St John's Church: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price