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Shellwood Cross Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Shellwood Cross. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Flashings that have lifted or split
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shellwood Cross
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Pick the one that fits the property. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. We survey clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and lead flashings and valleys, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are old water stains in the roof space and a ridge or slope that dips.
For a small place like Shellwood Cross, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Shellwood Cross (RH2)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Shellwood Cross
How do I find out if my home in Shellwood Cross is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Shellwood Cross within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow an hour or two at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. We’ll give you an idea of timing as you book.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Where possible, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and upstairs windows give useful views. Access is normally arranged through the agent or seller.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How big the roof is
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What happens if roof problems are left?
After exchange, any roof defect is yours to deal with. Before it, you still have choices. A survey after you’ve moved in tells you the same things, but too late to use them in the purchase. Older cottages and farmhouses around Shellwood Cross can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Shellwood Cross
- An independent look at the roof
- Package prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Plain-English reports with photos
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Do not leave it until just before exchange
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
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What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A structural engineer’s report
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
Landlords, agents and block managers in Shellwood Cross
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it typically 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 Shellwood Cross, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You book once your offer is accepted and let us know the address and your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Shellwood Cross
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For landlords with property near Holmwood station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. Take an older house close to Church of St Bartholomew: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Shellwood Cross is about 3 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Shellwood Cross across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Surveys in RH2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Parkgate (1 mile south), Nalderswood (1 mile east), Newdigate (2 miles south), Norwood Hill (2 miles south-east) and Cudworth (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (5 miles east), Redhill (5 miles north-east) and Ewell (11 miles north).
Local landmarks in Shellwood Cross
Typical jobs here are in homes near Newdigate Brickworks, among other places. Shellwood Cross’s nearest station is Holmwood station, roughly 2.5 miles south-west. A little further out are Reigate Priory Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and East Surrey Hospital (4.8 miles east). Open spaces near Shellwood Cross include Box Hill and Reigate Heath.