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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Godstone
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Godstone and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Godstone
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone inspection, and the report arrives the same day. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we will say so and look from ground level, windows and the loft instead. Typical surveys look at flashings that have lifted or split and ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof, across flat-roofed extensions and dormers, natural slate and gutters and downpipes.
Older buildings in small places like Godstone 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. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Godstone (RH9)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Godstone homes and their roofs
The flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome comes within about 2 miles of Godstone. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying. With Titsey Place about 4.1 miles north-east, Godstone sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to Church of St Nicholas: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. For landlords with property near Godstone station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Godstone is about 3 miles south of Caterham, in Surrey. Roofs in Godstone get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. We cover towns and villages across Surrey. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: RH9. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Court Road and Godstone Green Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Tyler's Green (1 mile north), Church Town (1 mile east), Bletchingley (2 miles west), Tandridge (2 miles south-east) and South Godstone (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Epsom (11 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south-west), Redhill (4 miles west), Ewell (11 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles west) and Caterham (3 miles north).
What’s near Godstone
In Godstone, that means homes and buildings near The Hare And Hounds Public House and Bay Pond and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Godstone station, about 2.2 miles south. A little further out are Caterham Dene Hospital (2.5 miles north) and Bletchingley Castle (1.9 miles west). Not far away are Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 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 we look at
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Let us know your exchange date when you book
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and use the photos as a record of how the roof looked when you bought. The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up to see how things have changed.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and chinks of daylight. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
The survey, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near Godstone can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- 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.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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FAQs for Godstone
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Godstone?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is drone flying allowed in Godstone?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. The flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome comes within about 2 miles of Godstone. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We will give you an idea of timing when you book.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your timetable when you book.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
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What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The size of the roof
- Which survey package you book
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Godstone
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.