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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Ockham
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Ockham and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ockham
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone inspection, along with a same-day report. Where a flight isn’t possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and look from the ground, windows and the loft instead. Common reasons to book are lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs, on gutters and downpipes, lead flashings and valleys and chimney stacks.
For a small place like Ockham, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Ockham (GU23)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Ockham
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Buying a home or a new roof in Ockham
The wider area around Ockham has a long history of building, with Byfleet Manor about 2.3 miles north. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have 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 All Saints' Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Ockham is about 5 miles east of Woking, in Surrey. Ockham is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. There’s also a page for Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: GU23. You will find streets such as Alms Heath, Ockham Lane and School Lane. We also cover the places around Ockham: West Horsley (2 miles south), Ripley (2 miles west), East Horsley (2 miles south-east), Effingham (3 miles south-east) and East Clandon (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (6 miles south-west), Woking (5 miles west), Camberley (12 miles west), Epsom (9 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Ockham
Around Ockham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Forest and the Highlands and The Black Swan pub. Ockham’s nearest station is Horsley station, roughly 1.7 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Send and Ripley History Society Museum (1.5 miles west) and Woking Community Hospital (4.4 miles west). The countryside around Ockham includes Boldermere Lake and Papercourt Marshes.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Without a survey, you are relying on a glance from the pavement. That rarely shows the back slope, the valleys or the top of the chimney. We fill that gap before you’re tied in. In a small place like Ockham, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Plain-English reports with photos
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Towns and villages near Ockham
Also in Ockham
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes in London and South East England. Worn or cracked lead lets water straight into the roof, and lead is also a target for theft.
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.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Somewhere like Ockham needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- The roof is inspected from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
What we are asked to look at in Ockham
Flat roofs turn up on extensions, dormers, porches and garages. Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, and standing water, blisters and splits are typical signs of ageing. They’re easy to overlook on a viewing, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
If you own a rental within reach of Horsley station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their report turnaround times
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Ockham
Is Ockham within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is Ockham in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Ockham is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
They do different things. A home survey looks at the whole property, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Our survey complements a RICS survey and doesn’t replace one.
How do I book a survey in Ockham?
Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
How quickly will I get the report?
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.