Surrey · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Pirbright, Surrey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat across Pirbright, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
FAQs for Pirbright
Will you come out to Pirbright?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is my home in Pirbright listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Pirbright?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey seven days a week.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It works alongside a home survey.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That gives you time to use the findings, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Where we can, yes. From the roof space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If access is not possible, we note it in the report.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Pirbright
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a careful look at it before you’re committed. We look at the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, plus the loft where there’s safe access. You get a report with photographs. If you are worried about patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem and flashings that have lifted or split, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Pirbright may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
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 applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Pirbright (GU24)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Pirbright
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a small place like Pirbright, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Book a survey
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, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
What we are asked to look at in Pirbright
Many roofs have had quick fixes over the years. Bitumen painted over a flashing, mortar where lead should be, or a few tiles that do not match can be signs that something has leaked before. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
If you own a rental within reach of Brookwood station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- When you will get the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Deal with the urgent items first, and use the photos as a record of how the roof looked when you bought. The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up to see how things have changed.
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.
Why get it checked now?
A seller may honestly not know the state of the roof. Their answers on the property forms only cover what they know about. An independent look tells you how the roof is now. In a small place like Pirbright, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
For a price for your roof in Pirbright, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- A written report with photos
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Local roofs and buyers in Pirbright
In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. About 4.4 miles south lies Wanborough Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Pirbright has been built on. 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.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Michael and All Angels are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Pirbright is about 3 miles south-west of Woking, in Surrey. Surveys in Pirbright work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small.
Every address in GU24 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Cowbridge Meadow, Gibb's Acre and Church Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the A324, Pirbright is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Pirbright include Stanford Common (1 mile south), Worplesdon (2 miles south-east), Willey Green (3 miles south), Fairlands (3 miles south-east) and Normandy (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Guildford (5 miles south-east), Woking (3 miles north-east), Camberley (5 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles south-west), Egham (10 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east).
Near you in Pirbright
Around Pirbright, our work takes us to homes and buildings near White Hart pub, Pirbright Village Primary School and The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College. The closest station to Pirbright is Brookwood station, about 0.8 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are The Museum of The National Rifle Association (1.3 miles north) and Brookwood Hospital (1.9 miles north-east). Not far away are Brookwood Lye.