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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Irons Bottom
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Pre-purchase roof surveys in Irons Bottom, with photos and a clear written report.
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Irons Bottom
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone inspection, along with a same-day report. Where a flight isn’t possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and look from ground level, windows and the loft instead. If you’re worried about loose pots and cracked flaunching and slipped or missing slates and tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Irons Bottom, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you’re 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.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Irons Bottom (RH2)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Irons Bottom
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
It’s tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. We visit seven days a week, and a Premium report comes the same day, which helps it fit around your exchange date. Around Irons Bottom, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- Prices that include VAT
- A written report with photos
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
FAQs for Irons Bottom
Is Irons Bottom within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Irons Bottom?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you need access inside the house?
If it can be arranged, yes. From the loft space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If we cannot get in, the report says so.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller, so we cannot promise any saving.
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Irons Bottom, 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.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- The roof is inspected from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Irons Bottom?
Viewings rarely include a proper look at the roof. You walk round the rooms, but the roof stays out of sight, and a quick glance from the street misses a lot. Fresh decoration can also cover the marks an old leak left behind, so a closer look is worth having before you commit.
Common reasons to book include:
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
For an older house near a landmark such as Emmanuel Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Local roofs and buyers in Irons Bottom
The flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome covers Irons Bottom, or comes right up to its edge. Where the drone is part of the survey, permission from the aerodrome is needed first, and the flight only goes ahead if it’s given. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
Landlords with a home close to Salfords station may find that it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Irons Bottom is about 2 miles south of Reigate, in Surrey. Wherever you are in Irons Bottom, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Irons Bottom is one of the places in Surrey we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
We work across RH2 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Sidlow (1 mile north-east), South Park (2 miles north), Leigh (2 miles west), Dawesgreen (2 miles west) and Reigate (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (3 miles south-east), Redhill (3 miles north-east), Ewell (11 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west) and Caterham (8 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Irons Bottom
Typical jobs here are in homes near Earlswood Common and Reigate School and the streets around them. Irons Bottom’s nearest station is Salfords station, about 2.1 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Reigate Castle (2.5 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.