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Ottershaw Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Ottershaw, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ottershaw
Older homes often have roofs that have been patched over the years. Slates slip when their nails corrode, lead valleys and flashings wear, and chimney pointing crumbles. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. Our survey picks it out, with photographs that show you exactly where. Each finding is explained in plain words, so you know what it means for the house you are buying. We survey lead flashings and valleys, chimney stacks and the roof space, and people most frequently book us about gutters that overflow or drip at the joints and blistered or split felt on a flat roof.
In a smaller place like Ottershaw, some houses face open ground, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather usually shows first. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are checked closely. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Ottershaw (KT16)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Ottershaw
About 0.8 miles north lies Botleys Mansion, a reminder of how long the area around Ottershaw has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Fairoaks Airport is about 2 miles from Ottershaw. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Landlords with a home close to Chertsey station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Ottershaw is about 4 miles west of Weybridge, in Surrey. In Ottershaw, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Guildford is in our area too.
Here we cover the KT16 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We cover properties on Ottermead Lane, Chaworth Close and Crawshaw Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Row Town (1 mile east), Stonehill (1 mile west), Woodham (1 mile south-east), Lyne (2 miles north) and Chertsey (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (8 miles south), Woking (4 miles south-west), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Ewell (12 miles east) and Egham (5 miles north).
Near you in Ottershaw
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Jubilee High School and White Lodge Children's Centre. The closest station to Ottershaw is Chertsey station, roughly 1.9 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Hockey Museum (3.3 miles south) and St. Peter's Hospital (1 mile north). Open spaces near Ottershaw include St Ann's Lake and St Ann's Hill.
Ottershaw: your questions answered
Will you come out to Ottershaw?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Ottershaw is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
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.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it is not a RICS home survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
It’s your choice, but the two do different jobs. A home survey looks at the whole property, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Our survey complements a RICS survey and does not replace one.
How do I book a survey in Ottershaw?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Ottershaw?
Rear extensions, dormers and garages often have flat roofs. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and standing water, blisters and splits are typical signs of ageing. They’re easy to overlook on a viewing, especially when they’re only visible from an upper floor.
Common reasons to book include:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
Take an older house close to Christ Church: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- When you will get the report
- What exactly goes into their report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- House, block, shop or office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- When you need the report by
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The address and postcode of the property
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and parapets
Hidden gutters behind parapets send water indoors when they block. We check their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.
Natural slate
Good slate is one of the longest-lasting roof coverings, yet the nails that fix it often give out first. Slipped or missing slates are a sign of ‘nail fatigue’.
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Being in a smaller place like Ottershaw doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate