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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Great Burgh
Need a pre-purchase roof survey in Great Burgh? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. A visit to Great Burgh is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Pre-purchase roof survey in Great Burgh: what you get
Some roofs cannot be seen well from the ground or from windows. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, along with a same-day report. Where a flight isn’t possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and inspect from every other safe vantage point. If you’re worried about chimney mortar that has eroded and gaps where slates or tiles have come loose, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat-roofed extensions and dormers, chimney stacks and lead flashings and valleys alike.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like Great Burgh, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around Great Burgh. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Great Burgh (KT18, KT17, KT20)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Great Burgh
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
FAQs for Great Burgh
How do I find out if my home in Great Burgh is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Great Burgh?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Does the weather affect the survey?
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 are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
How do I book a survey in Great Burgh?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Great Burgh homes and their roofs
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
If you live in an older home near St Mark, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. If you own a rental within reach of Tattenham Corner station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. Fitznells Manor lies about 3 miles north, so building around Great Burgh goes back a long way. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy.
Great Burgh is about 2 miles south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. Surveys in Great Burgh work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Great Burgh is one of the places in Surrey where we work. London is in our area too.
Surveys in KT18, KT17 and KT20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Upland Drive, Upland Way and Downland Way and the roads around them. Great Burgh sits on or near the B290 and B2221, which makes travel easy. If you are just outside Great Burgh, we cover Tattenham Corner (1 mile west), Burgh Heath (1 mile east), Epsom Downs (1 mile north-west), Nork (1 mile north-east) and Langley Vale (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (15 miles west), Woking (15 miles west), Horley (10 miles south), Redhill (6 miles south-east), Ewell (3 miles north) and Reigate (5 miles south).
Near you in Great Burgh
Around Great Burgh, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Merland Rise Recreational Ground, Aberdour School and The Beacon School and the streets around them. Great Burgh has its own railway station: Tattenham Corner station. Other landmarks nearby include The Ashley Centre (2.1 miles north-west) and Cockney Museum (3.7 miles north). The countryside around Great Burgh includes Cuddington Meadows and Colley Hill.
What we can’t see
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Let us know your timetable
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s.
Keep the loft ventilated. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
For a price for your roof in Great Burgh, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- What kind of property and roof it is
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
For landlords and managing agents
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.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.