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Old Woking Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Pre-purchase roof surveys in Old Woking.
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Old Woking
The roof is one of the most expensive parts of a home to repair, and one of the hardest for a buyer to see. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you are tied in. We check the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the roof space where it’s safe to get in. The findings come in a written report with photos. Common reasons to book are sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes and loose pots and cracked flaunching, on chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and flat-roofed extensions and dormers.
Being in a small place like Old Woking makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Old Woking (GU22, GU23)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- 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
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Old Woking
Is Old Woking within the area you cover?
Yes, Old Woking is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you cover Old Woking?
Yes, Old Woking is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home 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.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it is 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 it applies.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed with photos included.
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Check we will be able to get into the loft space
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Don’t leave it until just before exchange
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and keep the photos to compare against later. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air cannot flow.
Local roofs and buyers in Old Woking
With Byfleet Manor about 3.8 miles north-east, Old Woking sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If you live in an older home near St Peter's Church, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Old Woking is about 2 miles south-east of Woking, in Surrey. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Old Woking and the surrounding area. Across Surrey, we cover Old Woking.
We cover every part of GU22 and GU23 for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Ford Road, Farm Road and High Street or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Westfield (1 mile west), Pyrford Village (2 miles north-east), Woking (2 miles north-west), Pyrford (2 miles north-east) and Horsell (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (4 miles south), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (12 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west), Ewell (13 miles east) and Egham (9 miles north).
Around Old Woking
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St John the Baptist School, St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School and The New Inn, among other places. Old Woking’s nearest station is Woking station, about 1.4 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find The Peacocks (1.5 miles north-west) and Woking Community Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Pewley Hill and Boldermere Lake.
Towns and villages near Old Woking
Also in Old Woking
What affects the price in Old Woking
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Common roof problems in Old Woking
Chimneys take the worst of the weather. Mortar erodes, the flaunching around the pots cracks and the flashings work loose. A stack may be shared with the neighbours, which can affect how any work is arranged.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
If you own a rental within reach of Woking station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before you book anyone
- Their report turnaround times
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their insurance cover
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
How it works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere like Old Woking needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from 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.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Advice
Why act early in Old Woking
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. Around Old Woking, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Clear package prices, including VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.