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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Old Malden
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Old Malden, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Whether timbers meet design loads
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Old Malden
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
Pre-purchase roof survey in Old Malden: what you get
The best time to book is once your offer has been accepted and before you exchange contracts. At that point you can still ask questions, because nothing is binding yet. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when the chain is moving fast. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Typical surveys look at flashings that have lifted or split and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints, on clay and concrete tiles, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and the roof space.
In a smaller place like Old Malden, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. Whether you are buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Older roofs often have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Where
- Old Malden (KT19, KT4, KT5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. Where we can see them safely, we check the linings and outlets.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We check whether they’ve lifted, split or been replaced with mortar or bitumen.
What affects the price in Old Malden
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Old Malden
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Towns and villages near Old Malden
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How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a smaller place like Old Malden, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Old Malden, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Common questions in Old Malden
Will you come out to Old Malden?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Old Malden?
Yes, Old Malden is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS home survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. 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 hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it’s safe, yes. 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.
Local roofs and buyers in Old Malden
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Fitznells Manor, about 1.8 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Old Malden. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. Landlords with a home close to Tolworth station may find that it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Old Malden is about 2 miles north-west of Ewell, in Surrey. Bookings from Old Malden are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Old Malden is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. London is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the KT19, KT4 and KT5 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Curtis Road, Rowden Road and Grafton Road. We also cover the places around Old Malden: Worcester Park (1 mile east), Tolworth (1 mile north-west), Stoneleigh (1 mile south-east), Berrylands (1 mile north-west) and Chessington (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Woking (14 miles west), Epsom (3 miles south), Horley (14 miles south), Redhill (10 miles south-east), Egham (13 miles west) and Reigate (10 miles south).
Around Old Malden
In Old Malden, that means homes and buildings near Richard Challoner School, The Plough Inn Public House and Hogsmill LNR, among other places. Old Malden’s nearest station is Tolworth station, roughly 0.5 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Bentall Centre (3 miles north-west) and Tolworth Hospital (0.9 miles west). Not far away are The Lake and Kingston Hill Road area.
Why get it checked now?
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. A survey fills that gap before you commit, with photos of anything that needs attention. Blocked gutters on homes around Old Malden overflow and soak walls, especially where trees overhang. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.