Surrey · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Hammer
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Hammer, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
Pre-purchase roof survey in Hammer
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 proper look at it before you are committed. We check the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the loft space where it is safe to get in. The findings come in a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed blocked or leaking gutters and standing water on a flat extension roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on lead flashings and valleys, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles alike.
Being in a small place like Hammer makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Hammer (GU27)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs and buyers in Hammer
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. 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 are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
If you own a rental within reach of Haslemere station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. The streets around a church such as St. Stephen's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Hammer is about 9 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Hammer and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in GU27 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. We cover properties on Hammer Lane, Moor Road and Copse Road. Other places close to Hammer include Woolmer Hill (1 mile south), Hammer Bottom (1 mile west), Shottermill (1 mile east), Bramshott Chase (1 mile north) and Linchmere (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (14 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (9 miles north-east) and Farncombe (10 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Hammer
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Prince of Wales pub and Camelsdale Primary School. For rail, the closest station is Haslemere station, roughly 1.5 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Haslemere and District Hospital (2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Lynchmere Commons and Wheeler's Down.
Other services in Hammer
Roof by roof
Flat roofs
Flat roofs on extensions, dormers and garages are easy to forget about. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, rubber longer and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
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.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hammer
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Useful tips for Hammer property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and keep the photographs to compare against later. The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up.
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.
What affects the price in Hammer
To price your survey, we look at:
- Which survey package you book
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How big the roof is
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to let us know when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Hammer
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Hammer, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Related advice
FAQs for Hammer
How do I find out if my home in Hammer is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you come out to Hammer?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your timetable when booking.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. The outcome is between you and the seller, so we cannot promise any saving.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS home survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Where possible, yes. We look in the roof space where there is safe access, and upstairs windows give useful views. The agent or seller can arrange entry.