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Pre-purchase roof survey in Loxhill, Surrey
Independent pre-purchase roof surveys in Loxhill. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
Pre-purchase roof survey in Loxhill
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company, with costs often passed on through the service charge. We inspect what access allows us to see safely, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. If the building has a flat roof, we look at that too where access allows. If you’re worried about gutters choked with leaves and moss and ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
For a small place like Loxhill, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Loxhill (GU8)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Ask the agent to check the loft hatch can be opened
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. Binoculars from ground level are enough for a first look.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and parapets
Hidden gutters behind parapets send water indoors when they block. We look at their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.
Chimney stacks
A stack stands exposed above the roof line. We check the pots, the flaunching, the pointing and the flashings, as far as we can see them safely.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Loxhill
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Loxhill
The fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles do. Good slate can last well over a century, but corroded nails let slates slip. It’s a frequent finding on older houses.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- A ridge or slope that dips
The streets around a church like Church of St Peter are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether the price includes VAT
Other services in Loxhill
Local roofs and buyers in Loxhill
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung 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. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
Landlords with a home close to Witley station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Loxhill is about 8 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We visit Loxhill as part of our work across Surrey, for homes and businesses alike. Loxhill is one of the places in Surrey where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
We survey roofs across the GU8 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. Other places close to Loxhill include Hascombe (1 mile north), Dunsfold (1 mile south), Elmbridge Village (2 miles east), Grafham (2 miles north-east) and Thorncombe Street (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles north), Woking (13 miles north), Camberley (15 miles north-west), Farnham (11 miles north-west), Dorking (12 miles north-east) and Frimley (14 miles north-west).
Near you in Loxhill
Typical jobs here are in homes near The White Horse Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Witley station, roughly 3.5 miles west. Nearby you will also find Milford Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Loxhill include Lower Lake and Hydon's Ball.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes between one and two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Loxhill can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed ahead of time.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Loxhill
Do you cover Loxhill?
Yes, Loxhill is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Loxhill?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes, you can. The report sets out what we found, with photos, which you can share with the seller or agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
It’s your choice, but the two do different jobs. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Our survey complements a RICS survey and does not replace one.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It’s a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, with a written report and photos. It is not a RICS survey and doesn’t cover the rest of the house.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Tell us your exchange date and we’ll help you choose.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.