Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Harpsden

About our pre-purchase roof survey in Harpsden

Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. At that point you can still ask questions, because nothing is binding yet. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when the chain is moving fast. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. If you’ve noticed slipped or missing slates and tiles and patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem, we can find out what’s behind it.

For a small place like Harpsden, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.

What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.

What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys

A few things affect what a survey costs:

• How big the roof is
• Height and safe access
• Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
• Whether it’s a home or a commercial building

Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.

What to tell us when you contact us

We will typically ask about:

• Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
• The property’s address and postcode
• What made you get in touch
• When you need the report by

Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.

What we do, step by step

A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Harpsden, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.

1. Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
2. We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
3. The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
4. We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
5. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations before you exchange.

Before we arrive

• Keep pets in another room
• Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
• Find any records of previous roof work

Arrange a survey

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’ll explain the options and the price.

Book a survey

Advice

• How Much Does a Roof Survey Cost?

Before and after the survey

A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:

• Share the report with your solicitor
• For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
• Ask when the roof was last worked on
• Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed

We email the report to you, with photos of each finding. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are set out in plain English, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.

Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, particularly after autumn. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.