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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Hatchford
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Hatchford. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hatchford
Buyers in Hatchford and right across London and South East England use our pre-purchase roof survey. Whether it’s a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, we follow the same careful process. The report says what’s in good order, what is not and what to deal with first. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. If you are worried about lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney and ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Hatchford, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Hatchford (KT11)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Around Hatchford, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- 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’s safe.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Request records of any re-roofing
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. They’ll see exactly what we found, and where, so each quote covers the same ground.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
Questions from Hatchford
Is Hatchford within the area you cover?
Yes, Hatchford is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is my home in Hatchford listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. What the seller agrees to is their decision, so we cannot promise any saving.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That way you can still act on what we find.
Can you survey in bad weather?
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 is not suitable.
How do I book a survey in Hatchford?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will point you to the right survey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we will explain what’s needed.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Hatchford: local notes
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. 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. About 2.1 miles north-west lies Byfleet Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Hatchford has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Hatchford is about 5 miles south of Weybridge, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Hatchford across London and South East England. Across Surrey, we cover Hatchford and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
We work across KT11 for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also cover the places around Hatchford: Martyr's Green (1 mile south-west), Hatchford End (1 mile west), Downside (1 mile east), Wisley (2 miles north-west) and Byfleet (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (7 miles south-west), Woking (6 miles west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (7 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles south-east).
Around Hatchford
Around Hatchford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Forest and the Highlands and The Black Swan pub. The closest station to Hatchford is Effingham Junction station, about 1.3 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Send and Ripley History Society Museum (2.7 miles west) and Woking Community Hospital (5.3 miles west). For a walk, there’s Papercourt Marshes and Boldermere Lake.
Common roof problems in Hatchford
Rear extensions, dormers and garages often have flat roofs. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and standing water, blisters and splits are typical signs of ageing. A buyer can easily miss them, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
Landlords with a home close to Effingham Junction station may find that it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Checking the roof from the ground
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- A structural engineer’s report
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
What affects the price in Hatchford
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Roof area
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.