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Pre-purchase roof survey in Fetcham, Surrey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Pre-purchase roof surveys in Fetcham, with photos and a clear written report.
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Fetcham
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone inspection, and the report arrives the same day. Where a flight is not possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and inspect from every other safe vantage point. We are often asked to look into a ridge or slope that dips and chimney mortar that has eroded, on clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and chimney stacks.
In a smaller place like Fetcham, some houses face open ground, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather typically shows first. Whether you’re buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a close look. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof doesn’t stay small for long.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Fetcham (KT22, KT23)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Fetcham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Fetcham?
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 cover smaller places like Fetcham?
Yes, Fetcham is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Fetcham?
Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a smaller place like Fetcham, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed in advance.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Fetcham homes and their roofs
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
Polesden Lacey, about 2.4 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Fetcham. If you’re buying an older home nearby, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing. If you own a rental within reach of Leatherhead station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. The streets around a church such as Church of St. Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Fetcham is about 5 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Fetcham and nearby. Across Surrey, we cover Fetcham. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: KT22 and KT23. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on The Street, Bell Lane and Gatesden Road. Fetcham is on the B2122, so it is easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Fetcham: Great Bookham (1 mile south-west), Leatherhead (1 mile east), Mickleham (2 miles south-east), Little Bookham (2 miles south-west) and Westhumble (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (10 miles west), Woking (10 miles west), Epsom (5 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles south-east) and Ewell (6 miles north-east).
Around Fetcham
In Fetcham, that means homes and buildings near River Mole LNR, Therfield School and Yehudi Menuhin School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Leatherhead station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Headley Court (3.4 miles east) and Betchworth Castle (4.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Claremont Lake and Box Hill.
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and parapets
Gutters, downpipes and outlets carry water away from walls. Leaking joints, sagging lengths and blockages are all noted, along with fascias and soffits.
Natural slate
Many older homes in London and the South East have slate roofs. We look for slates that have slid, cracked or gone, and for clips or tingles that show past repairs.
Other services in Fetcham
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
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 email us.
Why it is worth a survey now in Fetcham
Sellers are not always aware of roof problems. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. Our survey shows you the roof as it is today, whatever anyone remembers. Homes in smaller places like Fetcham can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.