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Pre-purchase roof survey in Horsell, Surrey
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Horsell. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Flashings that have lifted or split
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
- Don’t leave it until just before exchange
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s, and we can’t promise any result.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Horsell
With a written roof report, you can go back to the seller or agent with specifics. 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. We’re frequently asked to look into blistered or split felt on a flat roof and old water stains in the roof space, across clay and concrete tiles, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and natural slate.
In a smaller place like Horsell, some houses face open ground, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather typically shows first. Whether you are buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a proper look. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Horsell (GU21, GU22)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Horsell: local notes
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. 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. With Botleys Mansion about 3.3 miles north, Horsell sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near Woking station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Horsell is about 1 mile north-east of Woking, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Horsell and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Surrey coverage includes Horsell. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Every address in GU21 and GU22 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Elm Road, Heath Road and Popes Lane and the roads around them. Horsell is on the A3046, so it’s easy for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Woking (1 mile south-west), Goldsworth Park (1 mile south-west), Mimbridge (1 mile north-west), Sheerwater (1 mile east) and St John's (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (6 miles south), Camberley (7 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west), Ewell (13 miles east) and Egham (7 miles north).
Local landmarks in Horsell
We work in homes and buildings around The Horsell Village School, Milford Green and Coxhill Green and The Red Lion pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Horsell is Woking station, about 0.7 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find The Hockey Museum (0.7 miles south) and Woking Community Hospital (1 mile south). Green spaces nearby include Gracious Pond and Boldermere Lake.
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
Also near Horsell
Other services in Horsell
Common roof problems in Horsell
Blocked or leaking gutters do damage that is not obvious at first. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the house. We check them as part of the survey.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
What to check before booking
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- When you’ll get the report
- What exactly goes into their report
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Horsell
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Horsell?
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.
Will you come out to Horsell?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. The report sets out what we found, with photos, which you can share with the seller or agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Being in a smaller place like Horsell doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- 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.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Horsell, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
The lender’s valuation is done for the lender, not for you. Its job is to check the property’s value for the mortgage, not at the condition of each slate and flashing. Our survey is done for you. Arranging work in a smaller place like Horsell is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Every finding written up with photos
- An independent view of the roof
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.