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Pre-purchase roof survey in Shepperton Green, Surrey
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Shepperton Green and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Shepperton Green
The roof is one of the most expensive parts of a home to repair, and one of the hardest for a buyer to see. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you’re tied in. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft where there’s safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos. If you are worried about old water stains in the roof space and slipped or missing slates and tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, on the roof space, clay and concrete tiles and gutters and downpipes alike.
Houses in smaller places like Shepperton Green can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather typically shows first. Whether you are buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a proper look. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Shepperton Green (TW17)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Shepperton Green
How do I find out if my home in Shepperton Green is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Shepperton Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It is your choice, but the two do different jobs. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How do I book a survey in Shepperton Green?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
Common roof problems in Shepperton Green
Many roofs have had quick fixes over the years. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can point to a problem that keeps coming back. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
People normally book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary Magdalene: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Before booking anyone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs often last half a century or longer. Cracked, slipped or missing tiles are noted, along with odd replacement tiles that hint at earlier leaks.
Flat roofs
Flat roofs on extensions, dormers and garages are easy to forget about. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. A visit to a smaller place like Shepperton Green is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- 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 inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Tell us about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Shepperton Green
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Nearby places to Shepperton Green
Also in Shepperton Green
What you can safely check yourself
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Shepperton Green
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Landlords with a home close to Shepperton station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. Botleys Mansion, about 3.6 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shepperton Green. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area.
Shepperton Green is about 2 miles north of Weybridge, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Shepperton Green and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in TW17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Laleham Road, Roseacre Close and Squire's Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Littleton (1 mile north-west), Charlton (1 mile north-east), Upper Halliford (1 mile east), Littleton Common (2 miles north-east) and Laleham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (12 miles south-west), Woking (8 miles south-west), Camberley (12 miles west), Epsom (9 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles east) and Egham (4 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Shepperton Green
We work in homes and buildings around Penton Park, Thamesmead School and The Anchor pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Shepperton station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east. A little further out are No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (1.8 miles south-east) and Kempton Steam Museum (3 miles north-east). The countryside around Shepperton Green includes St Ann's Hill and Ferris Meadow Lake.