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Pre-purchase roof survey in Knaphill, Surrey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat across Knaphill, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
Knaphill: your questions answered
Is Knaphill within the area you cover?
Yes, Knaphill is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you cover Knaphill?
Yes, Knaphill is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How long does the survey visit take?
The visit typically takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It doesn’t stand in for a RICS survey.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. What the seller agrees to is their decision.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Knaphill
The roof is one of the most expensive parts of a home to repair, and one of the hardest for a buyer to see. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you’re tied in. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft where there’s safe access. You get a written report with photos. We survey gutters and downpipes, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and lead flashings and valleys, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are a ridge or slope that dips and gaps where slates or tiles have come loose.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like Knaphill, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Low roofs are easier to see from ground level, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. That applies whether you’re buying in Knaphill or checking a new roof there. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Knaphill (GU21, GU24)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Parking around Knaphill is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- You book once your offer is accepted and let us know the address and your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Getting a price
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Knaphill
Landlords, agents and building managers in Knaphill and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Towns and villages near Knaphill
Other services in Knaphill
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Knaphill
Slates and tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay that hold them. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails holding it rust and let slates slide. It is a frequent finding on older houses.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
Landlords with a home close to Brookwood 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.
What to check before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Are they insured for the work?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Is VAT included in the price?
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Knaphill: local notes
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Hugh of Lincoln's Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Knaphill is about 2 miles west of Woking, in Surrey. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Knaphill and the surrounding area. Across Surrey, we cover Knaphill and the places around it.
Here we cover the GU21 and GU24 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Streets in the area include Wood Lane, High Street and Barnby Road. If you are just outside Knaphill, we cover Bisley (1 mile north-west), Sheet's Heath (1 mile south-west), Castle Green (1 mile north), Brookwood (1 mile south-west) and Penny Pot (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Guildford (5 miles south), Camberley (5 miles west), Epsom (15 miles east), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Egham (8 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (10 miles north-east).
Near you in Knaphill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Anchor Inn, The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College and Brookwood Lye, among other places. The nearest railway station is Brookwood station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include The Peacocks (2.5 miles east) and Brookwood Hospital (less than half a mile south). Not far away are Brookwood Lye.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Older homes in the South East often have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles on some. Rotten pegs let tiles slide, so we look for gaps along the courses.
Chimney stacks
We inspect the outside of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We will say if the flue needs a specialist.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The roof’s overall size
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The property’s address and postcode
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- What kind of property and roof it is
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.