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Malden Rushett Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Malden Rushett? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Malden Rushett and across Greater London.
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs
Flat roofs on extensions, dormers and garages are easy to forget about. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, rubber longer and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual one, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. We will say if the flue needs a specialist.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Malden Rushett
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. You might ask about past repairs, ask for work to be done before completion or think again about your offer. What the seller agrees to is up to them, but you’ll be negotiating from a clear picture rather than a hunch. It also helps you decide whether to go ahead at all. We are often asked to look into ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs, across flat-roofed extensions and dormers, gutters and downpipes and clay and concrete tiles.
London’s housing runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war estates and new blocks of flats, and a home in Malden Rushett could be any of them. Whether the roof is old or newly laid, the problem areas depend on how and when the building went up. Slates, hidden valley gutters, parapets and flat roofs over back additions all need checking in their own way.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Malden Rushett (KT9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes about one to two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In Malden Rushett, as in much of London, a good many properties are flats or terraces without side access, so the back of the roof is frequently seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents as you book.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How big the roof is
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Malden Rushett: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Malden Rushett is listed?
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.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Malden Rushett?
Parking in Malden Rushett, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available as you book.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and that is where a roof survey helps. It doesn’t stand in for a RICS survey.
Do you work in Malden Rushett?
Yes. We survey roofs in Malden Rushett and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and the South East. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Much of the inspection is done from ground level, from windows and from the roof space. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where applicable.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Malden Rushett: local notes
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
Malden Rushett is in London, so parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier. Fitznells Manor, about 3.1 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Malden Rushett. 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 Chessington South station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Malden Rushett is about 2 miles north of Ashtead, in Greater London. Whether the building in Malden Rushett is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Every address in KT9 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Silverglade, Leatherhead Road and West Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Barwell (1 mile north), Pachesham Park (1 mile south-west), Claygate (2 miles north-west), Oxshott (2 miles west) and Ashtead (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (15 miles north-east), City of Westminster (14 miles north-east), Marylebone (14 miles north-east), Kensington (12 miles north-east), Brompton (13 miles north-east) and Stockwell (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Malden Rushett
In Malden Rushett, that means homes and buildings near Claygate Common. Malden Rushett’s nearest station is Chessington South station, roughly 1.3 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Epsom Cottage Hospital (0.8 miles east) and The Ashley Centre (2.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include The Lake and Jubilee Wood.
What else we do in Malden Rushett
What happens if roof problems are left?
Lots of buyers go ahead anyway, but with their eyes open. The report shows what needs doing first, so you can plan work before small faults get bigger. London’s older roofs often have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What you get with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Malden Rushett
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Practical tips
Getting the most from a pre-purchase roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Let us know your timetable
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. If anything in the report is not clear, ask us.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Dealing with them early keeps water out.