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Pre-purchase roof survey in Lower Green, Surrey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat across Lower Green, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Lower Green
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you’re tied in. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft where there’s safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos. If you’re worried about blistered or split felt on a flat roof and cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing, we can find out what’s behind it, on lead flashings and valleys, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles alike.
In a village or hamlet like Lower Green, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. 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. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Lower Green (KT10, KT12)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A mortgage valuation is not a roof survey. It looks at whether the property is suitable security for the loan, and it will not look closely at the roof. Our survey is done for you. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Lower Green
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings are a common source of leaks, so we look at each one closely. We photograph any that need work.
Clay and concrete tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They wear slowly, but surfaces erode and edges crack.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a hamlet or village like Lower Green, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- 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.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Lower Green, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Lower Green
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. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. The wider area around Lower Green has a long history of building, with Hampton Court Palace about 1.9 miles north-east. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near Esher station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Lower Green is about 1 mile north of Esher, in Surrey. Whether the building in Lower Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in KT10 and KT12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Farm Road, Douglas Road and Blair Avenue and the roads around them. If you are just outside Lower Green, we cover Esher (1 mile south), Weston Green (1 mile east), Molesey (1 mile north-east), Hinchley Wood (1 mile east) and West End (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (10 miles south-west), Epsom (5 miles south-east), Redhill (13 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles south-east) and Egham (8 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Lower Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Giggs Hill Green, Milbourne Lodge School and Esher Church of England High School. The nearest railway station is Esher station, roughly 0.6 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Elmbridge Museum (0.9 miles south) and Bentall Centre (3.4 miles north-east). Not far away are The Lake and The Wood.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Lower Green
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Whether timbers meet design loads
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Lower Green
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Lower Green
Do you cover Lower Green?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lower Green?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
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. We cannot promise how the seller will respond.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Lower Green?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed with photos included.