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Pre-purchase roof survey in Heath End, Surrey
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Heath End, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
Pre-purchase roof survey in Heath End
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. You might ask about past repairs, ask for work to be done before completion or think again about your offer. We cannot say how a seller will respond, but you’ll be asking from facts rather than guesses. It also helps you decide whether to go ahead at all. If you are worried about a ridge or slope that dips and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney, we can find out what’s behind it, on clay and concrete tiles, gutters and downpipes and chimney stacks alike.
Somewhere as small as Heath End, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Heath End (GU9)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
What we cannot see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
FAQs for Heath End
How do I find out if my home in Heath End is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Heath End?
Yes. Heath End is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a dedicated roof survey, and you get a written report with photos. It is not a RICS survey and does not cover the rest of the house.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
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 can’t promise any saving.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Heath End?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It is not a replacement for a RICS survey.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow about one to two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Roof area
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails holding it corrode long before that. Slipped or missing slates are a sign of ‘nail fatigue’.
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. We look at their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.
Buying a home or a new roof in Heath End
About 1.4 miles south-west lies Farnham Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Heath End 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. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
Landlords with a home close to Aldershot station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. If you live in an older home near St Mark the Evangelist Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Heath End is about 1 mile south-west of Aldershot, in Surrey. Roofs in Heath End get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. Heath End is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. Guildford is in our area too.
Here we cover the GU9 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Farnborough Road, Alma Way and The Fairway. We also cover the places around Heath End: Upper Hale (1 mile west), Hale (1 mile south), Weybourne (1 mile east), Badshot Lea (1 mile south-east) and Aldershot (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (9 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north), Frimley (6 miles north-east), Haslemere (11 miles south) and Cranleigh (15 miles south-east).
What’s near Heath End
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Six Bells pub, Weybourne LNR and Prince Consort's Library and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Aldershot station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Farnham Castle (1.4 miles south-west) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Heath End includes Aunt's Pool and Rowhill Nature Reserve.
Towns and villages near Heath End
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How the survey works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Rural addresses near Heath End can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Heath End, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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.