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Pre-purchase roof survey in Hurst Green, Surrey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Hurst Green, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hurst Green
If you’re buying a flat, the roof may well be shared. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company, with costs often passed on through the service charge. We check as much of the roof as access safely allows, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. Where the building has a flat roof, it is checked as far as access allows. We survey lead flashings and valleys, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles, and people most frequently book us about gutters that overflow or drip at the joints and sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes.
Somewhere as small as Hurst Green, 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. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Hurst Green (RH8)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Without a survey, you’re relying on a glance from the pavement. That rarely shows the back slope, the valleys or the top of the chimney. We fill that gap before you’re tied in. Older and listed buildings around Hurst Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hurst Green
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Visits on any day of the week
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Hurst Green
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Historic houses like Titsey Place, about 2.3 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Hurst Green goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Hurst Green station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Hurst Green is about 1 mile south of Oxted, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Hurst Green and the rest of Surrey. Across Surrey, we cover Hurst Green. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
We cover every part of the RH8 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Oast Road, Spring Lane and Quarry Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Hurst Green: Oxted (1 mile north), Limpsfield (1 mile north-east), Pains-Hill (1 mile east), Tandridge (2 miles west) and Merle Common (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (9 miles south-west), Redhill (7 miles west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (9 miles west) and Caterham (5 miles north-west).
Near you in Hurst Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hazelwood School and Oxted School. There is a railway station in Hurst Green itself: Hurst Green station. Well-known places in the area include Haxted Watermill Museum (4 miles south) and Bletchingley Castle (4.6 miles west). Open spaces near Hurst Green include Bay Pond and Botley Hill.
Hurst Green questions
Will you come out to Hurst Green?
Yes, Hurst Green is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hurst Green?
Yes, Hurst Green is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Hurst Green as anywhere else.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll suggest the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
They do different things. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hurst Green
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Places near Hurst Green
More services for Hurst Green
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Hurst Green?
Flat roofs turn up on extensions, dormers, porches and garages. Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, and ponding, blisters and splits are common signs of age. They’re easy to overlook on a viewing, especially when they’re only visible from an upper floor.
We’re often asked to look at:
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
For an older house near a landmark such as St Agatha's Hall, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
What to check before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Are they insured for the work?
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will the report include photos?
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Rural addresses near Hurst Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.