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Pre-purchase roof survey in Egham Wick, Surrey
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Egham Wick, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
Egham Wick questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Egham Wick?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Egham Wick?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I book a survey in Egham Wick?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow an hour or two at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We will give you an idea of timing when you book.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That way you can still act on what we find.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Egham Wick: what you get
We survey roofs for buyers in Egham Wick and across London and South East England. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, the roof gets the same careful look. The report says what’s in good order, what is not and what to deal with first. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us. If you’ve noticed flashings that have lifted or split and quick fixes on flashings and valleys, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Egham Wick, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Egham Wick (TW20)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Egham Wick homes and their roofs
With Frogmore House about 3.6 miles north, Egham Wick sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of Saint Simon and Saint Jude, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Egham Wick is about 2 miles west of Egham, in Surrey. Bookings from Egham Wick are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. There is also a page for Guildford.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in TW20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Wick Lane and Wick Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Egham Wick: Englefield Green (1 mile north-east), Bishopsgate (1 mile north), Wentworth (2 miles south), Stroude (2 miles south-east) and Virginia Water (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (12 miles south), Woking (7 miles south), Camberley (9 miles south-west), Epsom (15 miles south-east), Ewell (15 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (8 miles east).
Around Egham Wick
We work in homes and buildings around Riverside Walk and The Barley Mow Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Egham Wick is Virginia Water station, roughly 1.8 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Spelthorne Museum (3.2 miles east) and Windsor Castle (4.3 miles north). For a walk, there is Gracious Pond and St Ann's Hill.
When to book a survey in Egham Wick
Blocked or leaking gutters do damage that is not obvious at first. Overflowing water soaks walls and can rot the timber behind. Hidden gutters behind parapets or in roof valleys can send water indoors. We check them as part of the survey.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
Landlords with a home close to Virginia Water station may find that it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How soon the report will arrive
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks, loose pots and eroded mortar are common findings. We photograph them so you can raise them before exchange.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay plain tiles are common on older South East homes, and some still have peg tiles. Where pegs have rotted, tiles can slip, so we look for gaps along the courses.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Tell us your exchange date when you book
- Do not leave it until just before exchange
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. If anything in the report is not clear, ask us.
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.
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How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Older rural homes like those around Egham Wick can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Egham Wick, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Egham Wick
Landlords, agents and building managers in Egham Wick and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.