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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Norney
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Norney from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
Local roofs and buyers in Norney
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Historic houses such as Loseley Park, about 2.5 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Norney goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Godalming station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Norney is about 5 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Roofs in Norney get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. Norney is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys.
All of GU8 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Shackleford Road and Elstead Road. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Lower Eashing (1 mile south), Peper Harow (1 mile south-west), Upper Eashing (1 mile south-east), Aaron's Hill (1 mile south-east) and Milford (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles north-east), Woking (9 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Farnham (6 miles west), Dorking (14 miles east) and Frimley (9 miles north).
Around Norney
In Norney, that means homes and buildings near Godalming College, Prior's Field School and The Stag on the River pub. Norney’s nearest station is Godalming station, about 1.6 miles east. Nearby you will also find Milford Hospital (2.3 miles south-east) and Charterhouse School Museum (1.4 miles east). For a walk, there’s Farncombe Wood and Lower Lake.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Norney
Some roofs cannot be seen well from ground level or from windows. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone inspection, and the report arrives the same day. 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’ve noticed a ridge or slope that dips and damp timbers or stains in the loft, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Norney may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Norney (GU8)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and parapets
Gutters, downpipes and outlets carry water away from walls. Leaking joints, sagging lengths and blockages are all noted, along with fascias and soffits.
Clay and concrete tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They wear slowly, but surfaces erode and edges crack.
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Norney
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Norney and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof.
Norney questions
Do you cover smaller places like Norney?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Norney?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and that is where a roof survey helps. It isn’t a replacement for a RICS survey.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
How long does the survey visit take?
Allow about 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We will give you an idea of timing as you book.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
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Why act early in Norney
A mortgage valuation is not a roof survey. Its job is to check the property’s value for the mortgage, not at the condition of each slate and flashing. A roof survey is carried out for the buyer, and the report is written for you to use. Older and listed buildings around Norney may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
- PI and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Tell us your exchange date when booking
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
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. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes between one and two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Norney can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.