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Leatherhead Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Leatherhead, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Leatherhead
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. 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 are often asked to look into cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing and worn or lifted lead flashings, on clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and gutters and downpipes.
In a town like Leatherhead, older streets normally sit alongside post-war and newer estates. Older houses often have slate or clay tiles on timbers that have done decades of work, while many later ones have concrete interlocking tiles. Whether you are buying or have just had a new roof, the checks depend on which you have. What sits under the tiles, from old felt to modern membranes, matters as much as the tiles themselves.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Leatherhead (KT22)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. A survey in Leatherhead needs access inside and out, including the loft hatch and any rooms with damp. Mention gates, side passages and anything at the back. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
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Why get it checked now?
Once you exchange, the roof’s problems become yours. Before then, you can still ask questions, ask for work to be done or reconsider. A survey after you’ve moved in tells you the same things, but with far less room to act on them. Once water reaches the loft insulation in a home in Leatherhead, it loses much of its value and is slow to dry. That’s an extra cost on top of the roof work itself.
Every price we give includes VAT. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before you book.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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 it applies.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Useful tips for Leatherhead property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
If you want quotes for the work, roofers can work from the report. The photos show the defects and where they are, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. We look at their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.
Natural slate
Good slate is one of the longest-lasting roof coverings, yet the nails that fix it often give out first. When slates start to slip, corroded nails are often the reason.
What affects the price in Leatherhead
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- How big the roof is
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
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 your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What kind of property and roof it is
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Leatherhead: your questions answered
What do I need to do before a survey in Leatherhead?
Mostly, it is about access: the loft hatch, any locked gates and where to park in Leatherhead. It also helps to know about any leaks or earlier repairs.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Leatherhead?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. Much of the inspection is done from the ground, from windows and from the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. We will give you an idea of timing when booking.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It isn’t a replacement for a RICS survey.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Leatherhead
About 3.4 miles south-west lies Polesden Lacey, a reminder of how long the area around Leatherhead has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often 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. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of Our Lady and St Peter, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. For landlords with property near Leatherhead station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Leatherhead is about 4 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Leatherhead is one of many places we visit across Surrey, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Leatherhead is one of the places in Surrey we cover. Guildford is in our area too.
Every address in KT22 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Church Road and Station Road and the roads around them. Leatherhead sits on or near the A24 and A245, so getting to you is simple. If you are just outside Leatherhead, we cover Fetcham (1 mile west), Mickleham (2 miles south), Great Bookham (2 miles south-west), Westhumble (3 miles south) and Little Bookham (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (4 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (8 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles north-east).
What’s near Leatherhead
We work in homes and buildings around St Andrew's Catholic School, St Andrew's Catholic School and Duke's Head Public House and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Leatherhead itself: Leatherhead station. Other landmarks nearby include Walton on the Hill (3.5 miles east) and Headley Court (2.2 miles east). Not far away are Claremont Lake and Jubilee Wood.