Surrey · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Littleton, Surrey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Littleton, with photos and a clear written report.
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and parapets
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a central valley gutter. If yours does, we check that gutter and where it drains.
Chimney stacks
Chimney stacks take the brunt of the weather. The pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are all checked.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Littleton
A Basic Survey starts from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. 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. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. We survey the roof space, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles, and the problems we are asked to look at most are ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof and signs of past leaks inside the loft.
Somewhere as small as Littleton, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. 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.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Littleton (TW17)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Littleton
Rear extensions, dormers and garages often have flat roofs. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and standing water, blisters and splits are typical signs of ageing. A buyer can easily miss them, especially when they’re only visible from an upper floor.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
If you own a rental within reach of Shepperton station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Also near Littleton
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Pre-purchase roof surveys in Littleton: local notes
The flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport comes within about 2 miles of Littleton. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying. The wider area around Littleton has a long history of building, with Botleys Mansion about 3.7 miles south-west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Littleton is about 2 miles south of Ashford, in Surrey. Bookings from Littleton are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Surrey, we cover Littleton. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
All of TW17 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Lion Close, Astleham Road and Korda Close and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Littleton, we cover Shepperton Green (1 mile south-east), Laleham (1 mile north-west), Charlton (1 mile east), Littleton Common (1 mile north-east) and Ashford (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles south), Woking (8 miles south-west), Camberley (12 miles south-west), Epsom (10 miles south-east), Ewell (10 miles east) and Egham (4 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Littleton
Around Littleton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Three Horse Shoes Public House, The Matthew Arnold School and Penton Park. For rail, the closest station is Shepperton station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Ashford Hospital (2.3 miles north) and Spelthorne Museum (2.6 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s St Ann's Hill and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Book once your offer is accepted
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. The photos show the defects and where they are, so each quote covers the same ground.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and chinks of daylight. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What made you get in touch
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
FAQs for Littleton
Do you cover smaller places like Littleton?
Yes. Littleton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is drone flying allowed in Littleton?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Littleton is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We will give you an idea of timing when you book.
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.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes, you can. You will have photos and a written description of each defect, which you can share with the seller or agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
They do different things. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
Will you climb onto the roof?
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.
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere like Littleton needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.