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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Fernhurst
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Fernhurst, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Fernhurst
Some roofs can’t be seen well from the ground or from windows. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone inspection, along with a same-day report. Where a flight is not possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and look from the ground, windows and the loft instead. We survey gutters and downpipes, natural slate and lead flashings and valleys, and people most frequently book us about slipped or missing slates and tiles and flashings that have lifted or split.
For a small place like Fernhurst, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Fernhurst (GU27)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Older slate roofs often have bitumen felt under them, and very old ones may have none. Where we can see it from the loft, we say what condition it is in.
Gutters and parapets
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter, normally to the back of the house. If yours does, we check that gutter and where it drains.
Questions from Fernhurst
Will you come out to Fernhurst?
Yes. Fernhurst is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Fernhurst?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Where we can, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If access isn’t possible, we note it in the report.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. You need the report before you exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Nearby places to Fernhurst
What else we do in Fernhurst
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Fernhurst: local notes
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. The wider area around Fernhurst has a long history of building, with Cowdray House about 4.3 miles south. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Margaret, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. If you let a flat or house near Haslemere station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Fernhurst is about 10 miles east of Petersfield, in Surrey. We visit Fernhurst as part of our work across Surrey, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Fernhurst is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. There is also a page for Guildford.
All of GU27 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Church Road, Merle Way and Bishops Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Fernhurst include Kingsley Green (1 mile north), Woolmer Hill (2 miles north-west), Linchmere (2 miles north-west), Redford (3 miles south-west) and Haslemere (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (15 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles north-east), Ash (14 miles north), Godalming (10 miles north-east) and Farncombe (11 miles north-east).
Around Fernhurst
For rail, the closest station is Haslemere station, about 2.7 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (2.9 miles north). Not far away are Blackdown and Cooksbridge Meadow.
What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Rural addresses near Fernhurst can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- The roof is inspected from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Why get it checked now?
It is tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and a Premium report comes the same day, which helps it fit around your exchange date. Older cottages and farmhouses around Fernhurst can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Clear package prices, including VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Honest limits
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Use a gutter contractor rather than going up a ladder yourself.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Fernhurst
Landlords and agents in Fernhurst book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.