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Pyrford Green Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Pyrford Green and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Old water stains in the loft space
Why act early in Pyrford Green
The lender’s valuation is done for the lender, not for you. Its job is to check the property’s value for the mortgage, and it won’t look closely at the roof. A roof survey is carried out for the buyer. Older and listed buildings around Pyrford Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- 20+ years’ experience
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Pyrford Green
Buyers in Pyrford Green and right across London and South East England use our pre-purchase roof survey. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, we follow the same careful process. The report says what’s in good order, what is not and what to deal with first. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We are often asked to look into worn or lifted lead flashings and slipped or missing slates and tiles, on flat-roofed extensions and dormers, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles.
Somewhere as small as Pyrford Green, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Pyrford Green (GU22)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
What affects the price in Pyrford Green
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- What kind of property and roof it is
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Towns and villages near Pyrford Green
What else we do in Pyrford Green
Useful tips for Pyrford Green property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Let us know your timetable
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Ask the agent to check the loft hatch can be opened
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, especially after autumn. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a hamlet or village like Pyrford Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Local roofs and buyers in Pyrford Green
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. Byfleet Manor, about 1.7 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Pyrford Green. 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.
Landlords with a home close to West Byfleet station may find that it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. If you live in an older home near St Nicholas's Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Pyrford Green is about 3 miles east of Woking, in Surrey. In Pyrford Green, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. Pyrford Green is one of the places in Surrey where we work. Guildford is in our area too.
All of GU22 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Pyrford Road and Elveden Close and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Wisley (1 mile east), Byfleet (2 miles north-east), New Haw (2 miles north), Hatchford End (2 miles east) and Martyr's Green (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (6 miles south-west), Woking (3 miles west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (10 miles east), Redhill (15 miles east) and Farnham (15 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Pyrford Green
We work in homes and buildings around The Anchor pub, Manor Farm and Ripley Court School, among other places. Pyrford Green’s nearest station is West Byfleet station, about 1.5 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Woking Community Hospital (2.6 miles west) and The Peacocks (2.7 miles west). Open spaces near Pyrford Green include Boldermere Lake and Papercourt Marshes.
Questions from Pyrford Green
How do I find out if my home in Pyrford Green is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Pyrford Green?
Yes, Pyrford Green is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
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 does not replace one.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. 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 applicable.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.