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Pre-purchase roof survey in Leigh, Surrey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Leigh, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as Leigh, 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.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- 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
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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Pre-purchase roof survey in Leigh
The best time to book is once your offer has been accepted and before you exchange contracts. That’s when the findings are most useful, because nothing is binding yet. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when the chain is moving fast. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We survey chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate, and common reasons people get in touch are damp timbers or stains in the loft and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney.
In a village or hamlet like Leigh, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Leigh (RH2)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Gutters and parapets
Hidden gutters behind parapets send water indoors when they block. We check their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.
Chimney stacks
A leaning stack, cracked flaunching or crumbling pointing can all need work. We note them with photos so you can ask about them.
Nearby places to Leigh
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Leigh
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Leigh: your questions answered
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Leigh?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Leigh is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
Will you come out to Leigh?
Yes, Leigh is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How long does the survey visit take?
Allow between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. We will give you an idea of timing when booking.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it is safe to do so. Much of the inspection is done from the ground, from windows and from the loft space. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where it applies.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That gives you time to use the findings, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
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.
Local roofs and buyers in Leigh
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Leigh is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome. If the drone is used for your survey, the exact boundary is checked for the address first.
For landlords with property near Betchworth station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Bartholomew, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Leigh is about 3 miles south-west of Reigate, in Surrey. Leigh is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Across Surrey, we cover Leigh and the places around it. There is also a page for Crawley.
We cover every part of the RH2 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Streets in the area include Church Road, Smalls Hill Road and The Glebe, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Dawesgreen (1 mile north-west), Bunce Common (1 mile west), Irons Bottom (2 miles east), Strood Green (2 miles north-west) and Sidlow (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (14 miles west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (4 miles south-east), Redhill (4 miles north-east), Ewell (10 miles north) and Reigate (3 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Leigh
We work in homes and buildings around The Seven Stars Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Betchworth station, roughly 2.9 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Reigate Priory Museum (2.7 miles north-east) and East Surrey Hospital (3.7 miles east). Open spaces near Leigh include Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A structural engineer’s report
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
What happens if roof problems are left?
Sellers aren’t always aware of roof problems. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. Our survey shows you the roof as it is today, whatever anyone remembers. For an older or listed building in a place like Leigh, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.