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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Lower Bourne
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Lower Bourne and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it normally takes an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Homes around Lower Bourne often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Pre-purchase roof survey in Lower Bourne: what you get
A full home survey looks at the whole property, so the roof is one item among many. We don’t offer a RICS home survey, and ours isn’t a substitute for one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photos of what we find and written recommendations. The two sit side by side if you want the fullest picture. If you’ve noticed quick fixes on flashings and valleys and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints, we can find out what’s behind it, on gutters and downpipes, the roof space and natural slate alike.
Houses in smaller places like Lower Bourne can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are checked closely. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Lower Bourne (GU10, GU9)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- A structural engineer’s report
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
FAQs for Lower Bourne
How do I find out if my home in Lower Bourne is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Lower Bourne within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your exchange date and we will help you choose.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. The report is most useful before exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
Do you go up on the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the roof space.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes, you can. You will have photos and a written description of each defect, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs often last half a century or longer. We check for slipped, cracked and missing tiles, along with odd replacement tiles that hint at earlier leaks.
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. We look at their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Lower Bourne
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If you live in an older home near St Martin by the Green, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. Farnham Castle, about 1.6 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Lower Bourne. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later. If you let a flat or house near Farnham station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Lower Bourne is about 1 mile south of Farnham, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Lower Bourne and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Surrey, we cover Lower Bourne. Guildford is in our area too.
Surveys in GU10 and GU9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Fox Road, Ford Lane and Kiln Lane. Main roads around Lower Bourne include the A287, so getting to you is simple. If you are just outside Lower Bourne, we cover Tilford Reeds (1 mile south-east), Shortfield Common (1 mile south), Millbridge (2 miles south), Tilford (2 miles east) and Frensham (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Guildford (10 miles east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Frimley (8 miles north), Haslemere (8 miles south) and Cranleigh (14 miles east).
Around Lower Bourne
Around Lower Bourne, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Underdown nature reserve, Highfield South Farnham School and The Fox Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Farnham station, about 1.1 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Museum of Farnham (1.3 miles north-west) and Farnham Castle (1.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Culverswell Hill and Aunt's Pool.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Letting agents and landlords in Lower Bourne book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
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Useful tips for Lower Bourne property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Ask the agent to check the loft hatch can be opened
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and use the photos as a record of how the roof looked when you bought. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months to see how things have changed.
Every so often, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and chinks of daylight. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.