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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Ewhurst Green
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Ewhurst Green.
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
Pre-purchase roof survey in Ewhurst Green
With a written roof report, you can go back to the seller or agent with specifics. You can ask about the roof’s history, ask for repairs before completion or rethink the price. We cannot say how a seller will respond, but you will be asking from facts rather than guesses. It also helps you decide whether to go ahead at all. We are often asked to look into chimney mortar that has eroded and signs of past leaks inside the loft, across clay and concrete tiles, gutters and downpipes and chimney stacks.
Older buildings in small places like Ewhurst Green may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Ewhurst Green (GU6)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos. On timing, it normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Ewhurst Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed ahead of time.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets in another room
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
Ewhurst Green questions
Is Ewhurst Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Ewhurst Green is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Ewhurst Green as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Ewhurst Green is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Ewhurst Green?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. We survey on any day of the week.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That way you can still act on what we find.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Ewhurst Green
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Also near Ewhurst Green
What else we do in Ewhurst Green
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Ewhurst Green
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
For landlords with property near Ockley station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Ewhurst Green is about 7 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. Surveys in Ewhurst Green work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
We survey roofs across GU6 for pre-purchase roof surveys. Streets in the area include Plough Lane and The Green, all of which we cover. We also cover Ewhurst (1 mile north-west), Mayes Green (1 mile east), Walliswood (2 miles south-east), Cranleigh (2 miles west) and Ellen's Green (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (9 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east), Redhill (13 miles north-east) and Reigate (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Ewhurst Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hurtwood House, Sayer's Croft LNR and Bulls Head pub. Ewhurst Green’s nearest station is Ockley station, roughly 4.2 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Abinger Castle (4.1 miles north). For a walk, there’s Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Ewhurst Green
Rear extensions, dormers and garages often have flat roofs. Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, and ponding, blisters and splits are common signs of age. They’re easy to overlook on a viewing, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
What to check before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Their report turnaround times
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.