Surrey · London and the South East
Highstreet Green Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Highstreet Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Buying a home or a new roof in Highstreet Green
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
Around Highstreet Green, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Highstreet Green is about 10 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Roofs in Highstreet Green get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. Across Surrey, we cover Highstreet Green and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
All of GU8 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Highstreet Green: Chiddingfold (2 miles west), Hambledon (2 miles north-west), Wormley (3 miles north-west), Sandhills (3 miles north-west) and Hydestile (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (10 miles north), Woking (15 miles north), Farnham (11 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles north-east), Frimley (15 miles north) and Haslemere (5 miles west).
Landmarks near Highstreet Green
For rail, the closest station is Witley station, roughly 2.7 miles north-west. A little further out are Milford Hospital (4.4 miles north). Not far away are Hydon's Ball and Shillinglee Lake.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Highstreet Green
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone inspection, along with a same-day report. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we’ll say so and inspect from every other safe vantage point. Common reasons to book are standing water on a flat extension roof and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney, on lead flashings and valleys, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles.
Some older homes in villages like Highstreet Green are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. 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. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Highstreet Green (GU8)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We check whether they’ve lifted, split or been replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Flat roofs
A flat roof that has been coated over several times may hide problems underneath. We say when the covering would need opening up to know more.
Common questions in Highstreet Green
Do you cover Highstreet Green?
Yes, Highstreet Green is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is Highstreet Green within the area you cover?
Yes. Highstreet Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Where possible, yes. We look in the roof space where there is safe access, and upstairs windows give useful views. Access is normally arranged through the agent or seller.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the loft space, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where it applies.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. What the seller agrees to is their decision.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The size of the roof
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- House, block, shop or office
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What to tell us when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What made you get in touch
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Highstreet Green
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can be signs that something has leaked before. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
If you own a rental within reach of Witley station, 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
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their report turnaround times
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Highstreet Green, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Highstreet Green, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Don’t leave it until just before exchange
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Share the report with your solicitor
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each defect is explained in plain words, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
What else we do in Highstreet Green
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.