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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Ewhurst
Pre-purchase roof surveys across Ewhurst, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
Pre-purchase roof survey in Ewhurst: what you get
Buyers in Ewhurst and right across London and the South East use our pre-purchase roof survey. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, we follow the same careful process. 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, ring 07833 053749 or email us. If you are worried about sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes and worn or lifted lead flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat-roofed extensions and dormers, lead flashings and valleys and clay and concrete tiles alike.
Some older homes in villages like Ewhurst are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Ewhurst (GU6)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Ewhurst
Is my home in Ewhurst 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 you cover smaller places like Ewhurst?
Yes, Ewhurst is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do I book a survey in Ewhurst?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
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.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. You need the report before you exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Why get it checked now?
After exchange, any roof defect is yours to deal with. Before it, you still have choices. Finding out later gives you the same facts, but too late to use them in the purchase. For older village homes like those around Ewhurst, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Prices that include VAT
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Ewhurst
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
Tips that help
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Ask the agent to check the loft hatch can be opened
- Don’t leave it until just before exchange
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air can’t flow.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Ewhurst: local notes
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. If you let a flat or house near Ockley station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Ewhurst is about 7 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ewhurst and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small. Guildford is in our area too.
Surveys in GU6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on The Street, Mount Close and Broomers Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Being close to the B2127, Ewhurst is simple for us to get to for pre-purchase roof surveys. Other places close to Ewhurst include Ewhurst Green (1 mile south-east), Mayes Green (2 miles east), Cranleigh (2 miles west), Walliswood (2 miles south-east) and Pitland Street (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover 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).
Local landmarks in Ewhurst
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Sayer's Croft LNR, Bulls Head pub and Hurtwood House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Ockley station, about 4.5 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Abinger Castle (3.8 miles north) and Mesolithic Museum (3.8 miles north). For a walk, there is Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Ewhurst
To price your survey, we look at:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- House, block, shop or office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The roof’s overall size
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Ewhurst can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You book once your offer is accepted and let us know the address and your timetable.
- 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.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.