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Pre-purchase roof survey in Shipley Bridge, Surrey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Shipley Bridge. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
Leave it or get it looked at?
Without a survey, you are relying on a glance from the pavement. That won’t show slipped slates on the rear slope, a worn valley or cracked flaunching. A survey fills that gap before you commit, with photos of anything that needs attention. Older and listed buildings around Shipley Bridge may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shipley Bridge
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. That’s when the findings are most useful, because nothing is binding yet. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when a sale is moving quickly. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Typical surveys look at gutters that overflow or drip at the joints and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs, across gutters and downpipes, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks.
Some older homes in villages like Shipley Bridge are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Shipley Bridge (RH6)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Somewhere as small as Shipley Bridge, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Book a survey
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Shipley Bridge, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Shipley Bridge
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Shipley Bridge
Flat roofs turn up on extensions, dormers, porches and garages. Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, and ponding, blisters and splits are common signs of age. They’re easy to overlook on a viewing, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Old water stains in the loft space
- A ridge or slope that dips
Landlords with a home close to Gatwick Airport 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.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What the survey will not cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How long the report takes to arrive
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
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What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Which survey package you book
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Shipley Bridge: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shipley Bridge?
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 cover smaller places like Shipley Bridge?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It is a dedicated roof survey, with a written report and photographs. It isn’t a RICS survey and does not cover the rest of the house.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when booking.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. We will give you an idea of timing as you book.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your timetable when booking.
Buying a home or a new roof in Shipley Bridge
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, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. 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.
The streets around a church like Church of St Bartholomew are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Shipley Bridge is about 2 miles south-east of Horley, in Surrey. Shipley Bridge gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at what can safely be seen, photographs and a clear written report. Shipley Bridge is one of the places in Surrey where we work.
Every address in RH6 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Antlands Lane, Antlands Lane East and Peeks Brook Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Burstow (1 mile north-east), Fernhill (1 mile north), Tinsley Green (1 mile south-west), Copthorne (1 mile south-east) and Forge Wood (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (14 miles north-west), Redhill (6 miles north), Ewell (15 miles north), Reigate (7 miles north-west), Caterham (10 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
What’s near Shipley Bridge
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Oakwood School, Worth Park Gardens and The Gatwick School. Shipley Bridge’s nearest station is Gatwick Airport station, about 1.2 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Effingham Park Motor Museum (2.1 miles east) and County Mall (3.2 miles south-west). Not far away are Hedgecourt Lake.