Surrey · London and the South East
Little Bookham Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat around Little Bookham, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Flashings that have lifted or split
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs
Standing water, blisters, splits and tired upstands all point to wear. We look at outlets too, since a blocked one leaves water sitting on the roof, and we say what we see from wherever is safe.
Natural slate
Many older homes in London and South East England have slate roofs. We look for slates that have slid, cracked or gone, and for clips or tingles that show past repairs.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Little Bookham
A full home survey looks at the whole property, and the roof is only one part of it. Our survey isn’t a RICS survey, and it does not replace one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photographs of what we find and written recommendations. You can have both. We survey chimney stacks, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof and old water stains in the roof space.
Around Little Bookham, you will mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. In older homes, the slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay holding them. Whether you are buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Breathable membranes only appeared in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Little Bookham (KT23, KT24)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Little Bookham questions
Do you cover smaller places like Little Bookham?
Yes, Little Bookham is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is my home in Little Bookham listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Little Bookham?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
How long does the survey visit take?
Allow between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. We’ll give you an idea of timing when booking.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Why get it checked now?
A slow leak can go unnoticed for months. Damp can spread into timbers and ceilings before anyone sees a mark. Finding the cause at the survey stage lets you deal with it as soon as you move in. Arranging work in a smaller place like Little Bookham is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What you get with us
- Photos and a written report every time
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 20+ years’ experience
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Little Bookham
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a smaller place like Little Bookham, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Deal with the urgent items first, and keep the photos to compare against later. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months.
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.
Towns and villages near Little Bookham
Also in Little Bookham
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Little Bookham
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
If you let a flat or house near Bookham station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. Historic houses like Polesden Lacey, about 1.1 miles south-east, show how far back building around Little Bookham goes. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy. The streets around a church such as Church of St Lawrence are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Little Bookham is about 3 miles south-west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. We cover Little Bookham and the rest of Surrey. Our Surrey coverage includes Little Bookham and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Every address in KT23 and KT24 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Orchard Gardens, Guildford Road and Lindens Close and the roads around them. We also cover Great Bookham (1 mile north-east), Fetcham (2 miles north-east), Ranmore Common (2 miles south-east), Westhumble (3 miles south-east) and Mickleham (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles west), Woking (9 miles west), Camberley (15 miles west), Epsom (7 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east) and Redhill (10 miles east).
Around Little Bookham
Around Little Bookham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Lawrence Primary School, Manor House School and The Queen Stage pub. The nearest railway station is Bookham station, roughly 1.4 miles north. A little further out are Betchworth Castle (4.6 miles south-east) and Headley Court (5.1 miles east). For a walk, there’s Combe Bottom and Boldermere Lake.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.