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Pre-purchase roof survey in Send Marsh, Surrey
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Send Marsh, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Send Marsh
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. You might ask about past repairs, ask for work to be done before completion or think again about your offer. We cannot say how a seller will respond, but you will be asking from facts rather than guesses. It also helps you decide whether to go ahead at all. We survey natural slate, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles, and common reasons people get in touch are bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs and gaps where slates or tiles have come loose.
In a village or hamlet like Send Marsh, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. 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. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Send Marsh (GU23)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Send Marsh: local notes
Historic houses such as Clandon Park, about 2.7 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Send Marsh goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you own a rental within reach of Clandon station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Send Marsh is about 3 miles south-east of Woking, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Send Marsh and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and South East England. Send Marsh is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work.
We work across the GU23 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Send Marsh Road, Tuckey Grove and Stringhams Copse. Send Marsh is on the B368, which makes it simple to reach. Other places close to Send Marsh include Burntcommon (1 mile south), Send (1 mile west), West Clandon (2 miles south), Sutton Green (2 miles west) and Mayford (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (4 miles south-west), Woking (3 miles north-west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Redhill (15 miles east) and Farnham (13 miles south-west).
Near you in Send Marsh
We work in homes and buildings around The Jovial Sailor pub, St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School and Ripley Court School and the streets around them. The closest station to Send Marsh is Clandon station, roughly 1.8 miles south. Nearby you will also find Send and Ripley History Society Museum (1 mile north-east) and Guildford Castle (4.7 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Boldermere Lake and St Martha's Hill.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the gaps at chimneys, walls and abutments. We check whether they’ve lifted, split or been replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for slipped, cracked and missing tiles, along with odd replacement tiles that hint at earlier leaks.
Questions from Send Marsh
How do I find out if my home in Send Marsh is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Send Marsh?
Yes. Send Marsh is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Let us know your exchange date and we’ll help you choose.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It’s a dedicated roof survey, with a written report and photographs. It does not cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a small place like Send Marsh, access is usually 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 choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
What we are asked to look at in Send Marsh
Viewings rarely include a proper look at the roof. You see the rooms, not the slates. Fresh decoration can also cover the marks an old leak left behind, so a closer look is worth having before you commit.
Look out for signs like these:
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
If you live in an older home near St William of York, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their report turnaround times