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Pre-purchase roof survey in Ewell, Surrey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Pre-purchase roof surveys in Ewell, with photos and a clear written report.
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
Pre-purchase roof survey in Ewell
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone inspection, along with a same-day report. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we’ll say so and look from ground level, windows and the loft instead. If you’re worried about gutters that overflow or drip at the joints and cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on gutters and downpipes, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and natural slate alike.
Most homes in a town like Ewell are houses, so the roof is usually the owner’s alone to look after. That makes the roof’s condition a straightforward money question: it is better to know about it before exchange or before the final payment than afterwards. A photo-illustrated written report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or the roofer.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Ewell (KT19, KT17, SM2)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
Ewell homes and their roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. 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.
If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. Landlords with a home close to Ewell West station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Ewell is about 10 miles south of Kensington, in Surrey. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Ewell for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Ewell is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. London is in our area too.
Here we cover the KT19, KT17 and SM2 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Whether your property is on London Road, High Street and Church Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Ewell sits on or near the A24 and A232, so getting to you is simple. Close by, we survey roofs in Stoneleigh (1 mile north-east), Cuddington (1 mile east), Epsom (1 mile south-west), Worcester Park (1 mile north) and North Looe (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (14 miles west), Horley (13 miles south), Redhill (9 miles south-east), Egham (14 miles north-west), Reigate (8 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (7 miles west). Ewell is one of the larger places we cover in Surrey.
Local landmarks in Ewell
Around Ewell, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Blenheim High School, King William IV Public House and Hogsmill LNR, among other places. There’s a railway station in Ewell itself: Ewell West station. Nearby you’ll also find Chessington Castle Hill (1.6 miles west) and St. Ebba's Hospital (0.9 miles west). Not far away are Tolworth Court Farm Fields and The Lake.
When to book a survey in Ewell
Gutter problems often look minor from the street. 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 can pick up problems like:
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
With Fitznells Manor about 0.2 miles south-east, the area around Ewell has a long history. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ewell
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Once you exchange, the roof’s problems become yours. Before then, you can still ask questions, ask for work to be done or reconsider. Finding out later gives you the same facts, but too late to use them in the purchase. A defect spotted early can be planned and budgeted for, whereas a leak tends to force the timing on you, in Ewell as anywhere.
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why us?
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It usually takes about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In Ewell, parking is rarely complicated, though it helps to know about driveways or restrictions. The inspection covers everything that’s safely in view from outside, from windows and from the loft space.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed ahead of time.
- 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 written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
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FAQs for Ewell
What do I need to do before a survey in Ewell?
Very little. Unlock side gates, keep pets in another room and dig out any invoices from past roof work.
Is my home in Ewell listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you need access inside the house?
Ideally, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and upstairs windows give useful views. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. The report is most useful before exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What else we do in Ewell
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and parapets
Hidden gutters behind parapets send water indoors when they block. We look at their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.
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.