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Pre-purchase roof survey in Great Bookham, Surrey
Pre-purchase roof surveys across Great Bookham, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
Why get it checked now?
The lender’s valuation is done for the lender, not for you. Its job is to check the property’s value for the mortgage, not at the condition of each slate and flashing. A roof survey is carried out for the buyer, and the report is written for you to use. In a smaller place like Great Bookham, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Why book us in Great Bookham
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
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Pre-purchase roof survey in Great Bookham: what you get
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a careful look at it before you’re committed. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and the roof space where it is safe to get in. You get a written report with photos. If you are worried about ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof and patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like Great Bookham, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Low roofs are easier to see from the ground, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. That applies whether you’re buying in Great Bookham or checking a new roof there. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Great Bookham (KT23, KT22)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Great Bookham
Letting agents and landlords in Great Bookham book surveys as well as homeowners. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
Great Bookham homes and their roofs
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Polesden Lacey, about 1.6 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Great Bookham. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
For landlords with property near Bookham station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicolas, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Great Bookham is about 6 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. If you are in Great Bookham, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Surrey, we cover Great Bookham. Guildford is in our area too.
All of KT23 and KT22 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on High Street, Church Road and Beeches Drive and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Fetcham (1 mile north-east), Little Bookham (1 mile south-west), Leatherhead (2 miles north-east), Mickleham (2 miles east) and Westhumble (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles west), Woking (9 miles west), Epsom (6 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles east) and Ewell (7 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Great Bookham
In Great Bookham, that means homes and buildings near Howard of Effingham School, Manor House School and The Old Crown pub. For rail, the closest station is Bookham station, about 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Headley Court (4.1 miles east) and Betchworth Castle (4.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Box Hill and Jubilee Wood.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, it typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Homes around Great Bookham often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations before you exchange.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
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Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Great Bookham
How do I find out if my home in Great Bookham is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Great Bookham within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS home survey. It works alongside a home survey.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The roof’s overall size
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- The kind of building and roof involved
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Let us know your timetable
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Ask the agent to check the loft hatch can be opened
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
After strong winds, look at the roof from ground level. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.