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Pre-purchase roof survey in Mindenhurst, Surrey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat across Mindenhurst, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Mindenhurst
Buyers in Mindenhurst and right across London and the South East use our pre-purchase roof survey. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, the roof gets the same careful look. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Common reasons to book are patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging, across flat-roofed extensions and dormers, gutters and downpipes and clay and concrete tiles.
For a small place like Mindenhurst, 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, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Mindenhurst (GU16, GU24)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Mindenhurst homes and their roofs
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
In and around Mindenhurst, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early. Landlords with a home close to Farnborough North station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Mindenhurst is about 1 mile south-east of Frimley, in Surrey. Anywhere in Mindenhurst, we can carry out pre-purchase roof surveys at your property. Our Surrey coverage includes Mindenhurst. You can also see our page for Guildford.
All of GU16 and GU24 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Heath Lane, Tram Avenue and Woodend Road. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Sheet's Heath (3 miles east), Brookwood (3 miles east), Lucas Green (3 miles north-east), Donkey Town (3 miles north-east) and Bisley (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (7 miles south-east), Woking (5 miles east), Farnham (8 miles south-west), Egham (11 miles north-east), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east) and Staines-upon-Thames (12 miles north-east).
Around Mindenhurst
Typical jobs here are in homes near Frimley Lodge Park, Tomlinscote School and Tomlinscote School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Farnborough North station, about 1.9 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Museum of The National Rifle Association (1.9 miles east) and Frimley Park Hospital (2.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Ash Ranges and Danger Hill.
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails that fix it often give out first. Slipped or missing slates are a sign of ‘nail fatigue’.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many leaks start at a flashing, so they get close attention in a pre-purchase survey. We photograph any that need work.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The roof’s overall size
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
We’ll typically ask about:
- Anything about access we should know
- What made you get in touch
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Mindenhurst, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Mindenhurst questions
Is my home in Mindenhurst listed or in a conservation area?
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 Mindenhurst within the area you cover?
Yes. Mindenhurst is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, with a written report and photos. It isn’t a RICS survey and doesn’t cover the rest of the house.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where we can, yes. From the loft space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If we cannot get in, the report says so.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Nearby places to Mindenhurst
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Mindenhurst
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
What we can’t see
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Mindenhurst needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.