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Pre-purchase roof survey in Littleton Common, Surrey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Littleton Common, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Littleton Common
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and an in-person consultation. Pick the one that fits the property. All three include a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations. Common reasons to book are quick fixes on flashings and valleys and gaps where slates or tiles have come loose, on natural slate, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles.
For a small place like Littleton Common, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Littleton Common (TW15, TW17)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
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Questions from Littleton Common
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Littleton Common?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Littleton Common within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is this an asbestos survey?
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 carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Do you need access inside the house?
If it can be arranged, yes. From the loft space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If we can’t get in, the report says so.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Littleton Common?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That gives you time to use the findings, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Roof area
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before you book.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
How the survey works
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Older roofs in small places like Littleton Common can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual one, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. If a flue needs testing, we will suggest who to ask.
Natural slate
Many older homes in London and South East England have slate roofs. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, plus the metal clips that show earlier patching.
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:
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Littleton Common
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
Buying a home or a new roof in Littleton Common
About 4.8 miles east lies Hampton Court Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Littleton Common has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. The flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport comes within about 2 miles of Littleton Common. If your survey includes the drone, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying.
Landlords with a home close to Upper Halliford station may find that 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 Parish Church of St Matthew, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Littleton Common is about 1 mile south-east of Ashford, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Littleton Common can all book pre-purchase roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Littleton Common is one of the places in Surrey where we work. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Here we cover the TW15 and TW17 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We cover properties on Littleton Road, Cambridge Road and Cornerside. If you are just outside Littleton Common, we cover Ashford Common (1 mile north-east), Charlton (1 mile south), Hounslow (1 mile north-east), Ashford (1 mile north-west) and Upper Halliford (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles south-west), Epsom (10 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles south-east) and Egham (4 miles west).
Local landmarks in Littleton Common
In Littleton Common, that means homes and buildings near The Bishop Wand Church of England School, Sunbury Manor School and Sunbury Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Upper Halliford station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Ashford Hospital (1.8 miles north-west) and Kempton Steam Museum (1.8 miles east). Not far away are Kempton Park Reservoirs and Ferris Meadow Lake.
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
If you want quotes for the work, roofers can work from the report. They’ll see exactly what we found, and where, so each quote covers the same ground.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. Binoculars from the ground are enough for a first look.