Surrey · London and the South East
South Earlswood Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in South Earlswood from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- A ridge or slope that dips
How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around South Earlswood, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed ahead of time.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Before the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in South Earlswood
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Choose the level that suits the home you’re buying. All three include a report with photographs and recommendations. We survey natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are chimney mortar that has eroded and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging.
Being in a small place like South Earlswood makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- South Earlswood (RH1)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings are a common source of leaks, so they get close attention in a pre-purchase survey. Any that need attention are photographed and explained.
Chimney stacks
We inspect the outside of the stack, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. If a flue needs testing, we will suggest who to ask.
FAQs for South Earlswood
Do you cover smaller places like South Earlswood?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in South Earlswood?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. The flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome covers South Earlswood, or comes right up to its edge. Before any flight there, we ask the aerodrome for permission, and the flight only goes ahead if it is given. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. The report is most useful before exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
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.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Small roof defects let water in slowly. Damp can spread into timbers and ceilings before anyone sees a mark. Spotting it before you buy lets you deal with it as soon as you move in. In a place like South Earlswood, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Buying a home or a new roof in South Earlswood
South Earlswood is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome. Where the drone is part of the survey, we ask the aerodrome for permission first, and only fly if it’s given. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have 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.
For landlords with property near Earlswood (Surrey) station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. If you live in an older home near Christ the King, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
South Earlswood is about 2 miles south of Redhill, in Surrey. South Earlswood is one of many places we visit across Surrey, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Here we cover the RH1 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Maple Road, Heston Road and Horley Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Earlswood (1 mile north), Salfords (1 mile south), Meadvale (1 mile north-west), Redhill (2 miles north) and South Nutfield (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Epsom (9 miles north-west), Ewell (10 miles north), Caterham (6 miles north-east), Dorking (7 miles west), Ashtead (9 miles north-west) and Leatherhead (9 miles north-west).
Landmarks near South Earlswood
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Flying Scud pub, Reigate School and Earlswood Common, among other places. South Earlswood’s nearest station is Earlswood (Surrey) station, about 0.9 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Belfry (1.8 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.2 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
Landlords, agents and block managers in South Earlswood
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Also in South Earlswood
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
We confirm the exact price before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Height and safe access
- Roof area
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
For a price for your roof in South Earlswood, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- What made you get in touch
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.