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Pre-purchase roof survey in Farley Green, Surrey
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Farley Green, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
Common roof problems in Farley Green
Chimneys take the worst of the weather. Mortar erodes, the flaunching around the pots cracks and the flashings work loose. A stack may be shared with the neighbours, which matters if work is needed.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
For landlords with property near Chilworth station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before booking anyone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Farley Green
Buyers in Farley Green and right across London and the South East use our pre-purchase roof survey. Whether it is a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, we follow the same careful process. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. If you’ve noticed damp timbers or stains in the loft and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging, we can find out what’s behind it, on gutters and downpipes, lead flashings and valleys and natural slate alike.
In a village or hamlet like Farley Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. 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.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Farley Green (GU5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a hamlet or village like Farley Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
How to book
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Farley Green
Once you exchange, the roof’s problems become yours. Before then, you can still ask questions, ask for work to be done or reconsider. A survey after you’ve moved in tells you the same things, but with far less room to act on them. Outbuildings and barns around Farley Green are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and parapets
Hidden gutters behind parapets send water indoors when they block. We look at their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.
Natural slate
Good slate is one of the longest-lasting roof coverings, but the nails holding it corrode long before that. Slipped or missing slates are a sign of ‘nail fatigue’.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Farley Green
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Common questions in Farley Green
Is Farley Green within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is Farley Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Farley Green is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
They do different things. A home survey looks at the whole property, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Our survey complements a RICS survey and doesn’t replace one.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit typically takes an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Farley Green
The wider area around Farley Green has a long history of building, with Chilworth Manor about 2.7 miles north-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Michael, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Farley Green is about 5 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Farley Green and nearby. Across Surrey, we cover Farley Green and the places around it.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: GU5. Streets in the area include Ride Lane, Shophouse Lane and August Lane. Other places close to Farley Green include Peaslake (2 miles east), Holmbury St Mary (3 miles east), Pitland Street (3 miles east), Ewhurst (4 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (4 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (5 miles north-west), Woking (9 miles north-west), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Horley (14 miles east) and Redhill (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Farley Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to King William IV Public House and Cucknell's Wood. For rail, the closest station is Chilworth station, roughly 2.3 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Abinger Castle (3.3 miles east) and Shere Museum (1.8 miles north-east). Not far away are St Martha's Hill and Combe Bottom.
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.