Surrey · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Normandy
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Normandy, with photographs and a written report.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
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 a pre-purchase roof survey works in Normandy
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, so the roof is one item among many. Our survey is not a RICS survey, and it does not replace one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photographs of what we find and written recommendations. You can have both if you want the fullest picture. Common reasons to book are worn or lifted lead flashings and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs, on flat-roofed extensions and dormers, lead flashings and valleys and chimney stacks.
For a small place like Normandy, 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. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Normandy (GU3)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs and buyers in Normandy
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mark, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. With Wanborough Manor about 1.6 miles south, the area around Normandy has a long history. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area. For landlords with property near Wanborough station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Normandy is about 4 miles east of Aldershot, in Surrey. Anywhere in Normandy, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
We survey roofs across the GU3 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Whether your property is on Manor Farm Close, Guildford Road and Milton Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Normandy include Willey Green (1 mile east), Flexford (1 mile south), Christmas Pie (1 mile south), Wyke (1 mile west) and Wanborough (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (4 miles east), Woking (6 miles north-east), Camberley (6 miles north-west), Farnham (6 miles south-west), Egham (13 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Normandy
Around Normandy, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Duke of Normandy pub. For rail, the closest station is Wanborough station, about 0.7 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Ash Museum (2.1 miles west) and Guildford Hospital (2.6 miles east). The countryside around Normandy includes Hog's Back and Ash Ranges.
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Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a pre-purchase roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Tell us your exchange date when booking
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Share the report with your solicitor
We email the report to you, with photos of each finding. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are set out in plain English, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air can’t flow.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Once you exchange, the roof’s problems become yours. Before it, you still have choices. A survey after you’ve moved in tells you the same things, but too late to use them in the purchase. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book us in Normandy
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Every finding written up with photos
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What this survey cannot tell you
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Normandy
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Normandy
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Which survey package you book
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- When you need the report by
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Normandy questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Normandy?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Normandy is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property.
How do I find out if my home in Normandy is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Where possible, yes. We look in the roof space where there’s safe access, and views from upper windows help too. Access is normally arranged through the agent or seller.
How long does the survey visit take?
Allow an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. We’ll give you an idea of timing as you book.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That way you can still act on what we find.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, it normally takes about one to two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Normandy can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
If you’re 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. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.