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Pre-purchase roof survey in Kingswood, Surrey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Kingswood? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Kingswood and across Surrey.
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Flashings that have lifted or split
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Kingswood
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. You might ask about past repairs, ask for work to be done before completion or think again about your offer. What the seller agrees to is up to them, but you’ll be negotiating from a clear picture rather than a hunch. It also helps you decide whether to go ahead at all. If you’ve noticed gutters choked with leaves and moss and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Kingswood, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. Whether you are buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Older roofs often have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Kingswood (KT20)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Kingswood is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- 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.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Check pets are kept safely away
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
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When to book a survey in Kingswood
Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We don’t test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but we flag materials that might so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before anything is disturbed.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Old water stains in the loft space
Landlords with a home close to Kingswood station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What exactly goes into their report
- What experience they bring
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Places near Kingswood
Other services in Kingswood
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Good slate is one of the longest-lasting roof coverings, yet the nails that fix it often give out first. Slipped or missing slates are a sign of ‘nail fatigue’, and we note how widespread it looks.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings are a common source of leaks, so we look at each one closely. Any that need attention are photographed and explained.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Kingswood
Will you come out to Kingswood?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is my home in Kingswood listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Kingswood?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Where we can, yes. From the loft space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If we can’t get in, the report says so.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it’s safe. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the roof space.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. The report is most useful before exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
What affects the price in Kingswood
To price your survey, we check:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How big the roof is
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Anything about access we should know
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Kingswood, ring 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Kingswood
In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. About 4.6 miles north lies Fitznells Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Kingswood has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Andrew, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Kingswood is about 4 miles south-west of Coulsdon, in Surrey. In Kingswood, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
We survey roofs across KT20 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Beech Drive, Bears Den and Hamilton Place. With the B2032 close by, Kingswood is easy for us to reach for pre-purchase roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Tadworth (1 mile north-west), Lower Kingswood (1 mile south), Walton on the Hill (2 miles south-west), Margery (2 miles south) and Mogador (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Epsom (4 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles south), Redhill (4 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles north-west), Reigate (4 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Kingswood
Around Kingswood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Beacon School, Kingswood Arms and Chinthurst School and the streets around them. Kingswood has its own railway station: Kingswood station. Other landmarks nearby include The Ashley Centre (3.8 miles north-west) and Walton on the Hill (1.7 miles west). Open spaces near Kingswood include Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.