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Linchmere Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Pre-purchase roof surveys in Linchmere.
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Old water stains in the loft space
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Let us know your exchange date as you book
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s.
After strong winds, look at the roof from the ground. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Linchmere
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. That is when the findings are most useful, because nothing is binding yet. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when the chain is moving fast. The report comes within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We survey gutters and downpipes, chimney stacks and flat-roofed extensions and dormers, and common reasons people get in touch are quick fixes on flashings and valleys and slipped or missing slates and tiles.
Somewhere as small as Linchmere, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. 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. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Linchmere (GU27)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Older homes in the South East frequently have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles on some. Where pegs have rotted, tiles can slip, so we look for gaps along the courses.
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.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The size of the roof
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- When you need the report by
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Linchmere
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Linchmere and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Rural addresses near Linchmere can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Linchmere?
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can point to a problem that keeps coming back. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Flashings that have lifted or split
If you own a rental within reach of Liphook station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
FAQs for Linchmere
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Linchmere?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Linchmere?
Yes, Linchmere is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details as you book.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. The report is most useful before exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It is your choice, but the two do different jobs. A home survey looks at the whole property, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
Do you need to go inside the property?
If it can be arranged, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If access isn’t possible, we note it in the report.
Linchmere homes and their roofs
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Peter, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Linchmere is about 9 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Linchmere, the roof can be surveyed. Linchmere is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. Guildford is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the GU27 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also cover the places around Linchmere: Hammer Bottom (1 mile north), Woolmer Hill (1 mile north-east), Hammer (1 mile north-east), Shottermill (2 miles north-east) and Bramshott Chase (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (15 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (13 miles east), Ash (12 miles north), Godalming (10 miles north-east) and Farncombe (11 miles north-east).
What’s near Linchmere
We work in homes and buildings around The Prince of Wales pub. The closest station to Linchmere is Liphook station, about 1.4 miles west. A little further out are Haslemere and District Hospital (2.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Linchmere include Wheeler's Down and Lynchmere Commons.