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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Sidlow
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Sidlow, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
Pre-purchase roof survey in Sidlow
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Choose the level that suits the home you are buying. All three include a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations. We survey gutters and downpipes, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles, and people most often book us about slates or tiles that have slipped or gone and blistered or split felt on a flat roof.
In a village or hamlet like Sidlow, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Sidlow (RH2)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Buying a home or a new roof in Sidlow
Sidlow is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome. Where the drone is part of the survey, permission from the aerodrome is needed first, and the flight only goes ahead if it’s given. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
If you let a flat or house near Salfords station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Emmanuel Church, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Sidlow is about 2 miles south of Reigate, in Surrey. Bookings from Sidlow are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small. Crawley is in our area too.
All of RH2 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Irons Bottom (1 mile south-west), South Park (1 mile north), Leigh (2 miles west), Reigate (2 miles north) and Dawesgreen (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (9 miles north), Redhill (3 miles north-east), Ewell (10 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Caterham (7 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles west).
Local landmarks in Sidlow
We work in homes and buildings around Earlswood Common, Reigate School and Burys Court School. For rail, the closest station is Salfords station, about 1.8 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Reigate Priory Museum (2 miles north) and East Surrey Hospital (1.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Sidlow includes Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks, loose pots and eroded mortar are common findings. We photograph them so you can raise them before exchange.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay plain tiles are common on older South East homes, and some still have peg tiles. Where pegs have rotted, tiles can slip, so we look for gaps along the courses.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Sidlow can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is 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.
Preparing for the visit
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
Common questions in Sidlow
Will you come out to Sidlow?
Yes. Sidlow 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 when you book.
Are there drone restrictions around Sidlow?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Sidlow is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome. We ask the aerodrome for permission before flying there, and only fly if it is given. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. The report is most useful before exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
On site, it normally takes an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and that’s where a roof survey helps. It does not stand in for a RICS survey.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS home survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Once you exchange, the roof’s problems become yours. Before then, you can still ask questions, ask for work to be done or reconsider. A survey after you’ve moved in tells you the same things, but with far less room to act on them. For older village homes like those around Sidlow, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
For a price for your roof in Sidlow, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Sidlow
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Visits on any day of the week
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
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What affects the price in Sidlow
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll typically ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- When you need the report by
- What made you get in touch
- What kind of property and roof it is
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each defect is explained in plain words, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
After strong winds, look at the roof from ground level. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Dealing with them early keeps water out.