Surrey · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Esher
We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Esher and the rest of Surrey. We survey seven days a week.
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Blocked or leaking gutters
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Homes around Esher often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Pre-purchase roof survey in Esher: what you get
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. The lease decides who looks after the roof, and that is frequently not the individual flat owner, with costs often passed on through the service charge. We inspect what access allows us to see safely, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. Where the building has a flat roof, it’s checked as far as access allows. We survey clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and gutters and downpipes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gaps where slates or tiles have come loose and signs of past leaks inside the loft.
In a smaller place like Esher, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Older roofs frequently have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Esher (KT10, KT7, KT8)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Esher homes and their roofs
Historic houses like The Homewood, about 1.8 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Esher goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you live in an older home near St George's Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Esher is about 5 miles north-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Surveys in Esher work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Across Surrey, we cover Esher and the places around it. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
All of KT10, KT7 and KT8 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as High Street, Station Road and Warren Close, and we cover them all. With the A244 and A307 close by, Esher is easy for us to reach. We also cover West End (1 mile south-west), Lower Green (1 mile north), Hinchley Wood (1 mile east), Claygate (1 mile south-east) and Weston Green (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles south-west), Woking (10 miles west), Epsom (5 miles south-east), Redhill (12 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles east) and Egham (9 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Esher
In Esher, that means homes and buildings near Albert Arms, Esher Church of England High School and Claremont Park, among other places. Esher’s nearest station is Esher station, roughly 0.8 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Chessington Castle Hill (3.2 miles east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (2.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Esher include Jubilee Wood and The Lake.
Roof by roof
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.
Flat roofs
Repeated coatings on a flat roof can mask what’s underneath. We record what we can see and say where a closer look is needed.
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A slow leak can go unnoticed for months. By the time a stain shows, timber or plaster may already be damp. Finding the cause at the survey stage lets you deal with it as soon as you move in. Blocked gutters on homes around Esher overflow and soak walls, particularly where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why book us in Esher
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
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Esher: your questions answered
Will you come out to Esher?
Yes. Esher is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is my home in Esher 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.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
How do I book a survey in Esher?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
What we’re asked to look at in Esher
Viewings rarely include a proper look at the roof. You see the rooms, not the slates, and a quick glance from the street misses a lot. New paint on a ceiling can hide old water stains, so a closer look is worth having before you commit.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
Landlords with a home close to Esher station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How soon the report will arrive
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.