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Pre-purchase roof survey in Green Cross, Surrey
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Green Cross, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
Common questions in Green Cross
Do you carry out roof surveys in Green Cross?
Yes, Green Cross is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Green Cross?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where applicable.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Green Cross
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 isn’t possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and look from the ground, windows and the loft instead. Common reasons to book are flashings that have lifted or split and chimney mortar that has eroded, across the roof space, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks.
Some older homes in villages like Green Cross are listed or sit 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’s 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.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Place
- Green Cross (GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Green Cross
What else we do in Green Cross
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Green Cross
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. It’s often found in cement sheets, soffits and flue pipes. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys, but we flag materials that might so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before anything is disturbed.
We are often asked to look at:
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
For landlords with property near Haslemere station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Questions to ask before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Useful tips for Green Cross property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. If anything in the report is not clear, ask us.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air cannot flow.
Local roofs and buyers in Green Cross
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you live in an older home near St John the Evangelist, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Green Cross is about 5 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Roofs in Green Cross get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. Across Surrey, we cover Green Cross and the places around it. Guildford is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the GU10 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. Other places close to Green Cross include Churt (1 mile west), Whitmoor Vale (1 mile south-west), Beacon Hill (1 mile south-east), Barford (1 mile south-west) and Crosswater (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (15 miles north-east), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (5 miles north), Frimley (12 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south-east).
Near you in Green Cross
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Crossways Inn and The Flashes. Green Cross’s nearest station is Haslemere station, roughly 3.7 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (3.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Gibbet Hill and Farnham Heath.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Whether timbers meet design loads
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Green Cross
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. On timing, it usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Green Cross can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You book once your offer is accepted and let us know the address and your timetable.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Even if you go ahead regardless, knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan. You will know which jobs are urgent and which can wait, so you can plan work before small faults get bigger. In a small place like Green Cross, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Green Cross
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Landlords and letting agents in Green Cross book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.