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Pre-purchase roof survey in Horne, Surrey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Horne, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Horne
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. At that point you can still ask questions, while you’re not yet committed. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when a sale is moving quickly. The report comes within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We are often asked to look into old water stains in the roof space and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints, across the roof space, gutters and downpipes and clay and concrete tiles.
Some older homes in villages like Horne are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Horne (RH6)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a small place like Horne, access is usually the main thing to plan. 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
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
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Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
Local roofs and buyers in Horne
Horne is about 1 mile from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome. Where the drone is part of the survey, the exact boundary is checked for the address 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. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. Landlords with a home close to Godstone station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Horne is about 4 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Horne, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across Surrey. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
All of RH6 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Church Road and Whitewood Lane and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Whitewood (1 mile north-east), Blindley Heath (1 mile north-east), Newchapel (2 miles south-east), Lingfield Common (3 miles east) and Domewood (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles west), Redhill (5 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles north-west) and Caterham (7 miles north).
Near you in Horne
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Jolly Farmer pub, among other places. Horne’s nearest station is Godstone station, about 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are East Surrey Hospital (4.2 miles north-west) and Bletchingley Castle (3.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Bay Pond and Hedgecourt Lake.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving it means judging the roof from the street. That will not show slipped slates on the rear slope, a worn valley or cracked flaunching. A survey fills that gap before you commit, with photos of anything that needs attention. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Horne
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Horne: your questions answered
Is my home in Horne listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Are there drone restrictions around Horne?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Horne is about 1 mile from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details as you book.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit usually takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the loft space.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Check we will be able to get into the roof space
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Let us know your exchange date when you book
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Deal with the urgent items first, and keep the photos to compare against later. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months to see how things have changed.
After strong winds, look at the roof from ground level. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.
What affects the price in Horne
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The size of the roof
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Which survey package you book
For a price for your roof in Horne, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- When you need the report by
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The address and postcode of the property
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.