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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Merrow
Wondering about the roof at a property in Merrow? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Merrow and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Merrow
Some roofs cannot be seen well from the ground or from windows. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone inspection, along with a same-day report. Where a flight is not possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and inspect from every other safe vantage point. If you are worried about gaps where slates or tiles have come loose and signs of past leaks inside the loft, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like Merrow, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around Merrow. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Merrow (GU1, GU4)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- How big the roof is
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- House, block, shop or office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
For a price for your roof in Merrow, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Merrow, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Also near Merrow
What else we do in Merrow
Why it’s worth a survey now in Merrow
A seller may honestly not know the state of the roof. Their answers on the property forms only cover what they know about. Our survey shows you the roof as it is today. On a bungalow or cottage around Merrow, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- An independent view of the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
What we are asked to look at in Merrow
A chimney stack stands out in the wind and rain and they’re often the least maintained part of a roof. Mortar erodes, the flaunching around the pots cracks and the flashings work loose. A stack may be shared with the neighbours, which can affect how any work is arranged.
Problems we come across often include:
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
If you own a rental within reach of Clandon station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Merrow: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Historic houses like Clandon Park, about 0.9 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Merrow goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to Church of St John the Evangelist: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Merrow is about 2 miles east of Guildford, in Surrey. Merrow is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: GU1 and GU4. That includes homes and businesses on Park Lane, Grove Road and Wykeham Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Merrow include Burpham (1 mile north-west), Abbotswood (1 mile west), West Clandon (2 miles north-east), Guildford (2 miles west) and Chilworth (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Farnham (12 miles west), Ewell (14 miles north-east) and Egham (13 miles north).
What’s near Merrow
In Merrow, that means homes and buildings near St Peter's Catholic School, St Peter's Catholic School and Riverside Park. For rail, the closest station is Clandon station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Guildford Castle (2.1 miles south-west) and Surrey Infantry Museum (0.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger and Silent Pool.
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
It is worth sharing the report with your solicitor so questions can go to the seller’s solicitor. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Merrow
Do you cover smaller places like Merrow?
Yes. Merrow is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Merrow is listed?
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.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email, with photos.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That gives you time to use the findings, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit normally takes an hour or two for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. We’ll give you an idea of timing as you book.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where applicable.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. A visit to Merrow is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
If you are buying, it helps 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 drop us an email whenever suits you.