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Ramsnest Common Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Ramsnest Common, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
Pre-purchase roof survey in Ramsnest Common
If you’re buying a flat, the roof may well be shared. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company. We inspect what access allows us to see safely, and the report helps you ask your solicitor or the managing agent the right questions. Where the building has a flat roof, it is checked as far as access allows. If you’re worried about signs of past leaks inside the loft and blocked or leaking gutters, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Ramsnest Common, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Ramsnest Common (GU8)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Ramsnest Common
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you let a flat or house near Witley station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Ramsnest Common is about 11 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Ramsnest Common. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
All of GU8 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Killinghurst Lane, Petworth Road and Cripplecrutch Hill and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Ramsnest Common: Shillinglee (1 mile south-east), Ansteadbrook (1 mile south-west), Northchapel (2 miles south), Ebernoe (4 miles south-east) and Lurgashall (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles north), Farnham (11 miles north-west), Haslemere (3 miles west), Cranleigh (8 miles north-east), Ash (11 miles north) and Godalming (7 miles north).
Local landmarks in Ramsnest Common
The closest station to Ramsnest Common is Witley station, about 3 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (2.7 miles west). Not far away are Blackdown and Shillinglee Lake.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Ramsnest Common
After exchange, any roof defect is yours to deal with. Before it, you still have choices. Finding out later gives you the same facts, but too late to use them in the purchase. Older cottages and farmhouses around Ramsnest Common can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of customers satisfied
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Prices that include VAT
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
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Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs
Many homes have a flat roof somewhere, frequently over an extension. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, rubber longer and GRP up to about 30. We look for signs of age and failure.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the gaps at chimneys, walls and abutments. We look for lead that has lifted, split or been patched over.
Common questions in Ramsnest Common
Do you cover Ramsnest Common?
Yes, Ramsnest Common is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property.
Is my home in Ramsnest Common listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It works alongside a home survey.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
On site, it normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the roof space.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Common roof problems in Ramsnest Common
Slates and tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay that hold them. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but corroded nails let slates slip. That kind of wear is common on older roofs.
We are often asked to look at:
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
Around Ramsnest Common, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. For a village or hamlet like Ramsnest Common, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed ahead of time.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Related advice
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What to let us know when you get in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Ramsnest Common, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles