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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in South Merstham
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Pre-purchase roof surveys in South Merstham.
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Flashings that have lifted or split
Pre-purchase roof survey in South Merstham: what you get
We survey roofs for buyers in South Merstham and across London and South East England. Whether it is a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, the roof gets the same careful look. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Typical surveys look at cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints, on flat-roofed extensions and dormers, the roof space and natural slate.
In a smaller place like South Merstham, some houses face open ground, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather normally shows first. Whether you are buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a close look. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof does not stay small for long.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- South Merstham (RH1)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in South Merstham
A chimney stack stands out in the wind and rain. Mortar erodes, the flaunching around the pots cracks and the flashings work loose. On terraced and semi-detached homes, a stack may be shared with next door, which matters if work is needed.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near All Saints', a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
What to check before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Landlords, agents and building managers in South Merstham and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Let us know your timetable
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
It’s worth sharing the report with your solicitor so questions can go to the seller’s solicitor. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions.
After strong winds, look at the roof from the ground. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.
Why act early in South Merstham
Leaving it means judging the roof from the street. 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. In a smaller place like South Merstham, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Visits on any day of the week
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Local roofs and buyers in South Merstham
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s 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.
If you let a flat or house near Merstham station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
South Merstham is about 2 miles north-east of Redhill, in Surrey. South Merstham is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Across Surrey, we cover South Merstham. You can also see our page for Crawley.
We work across RH1 for pre-purchase roof surveys. We cover properties on Station Road South, London Road South and Station Road. We also cover Merstham (1 mile north), Holmethorpe (1 mile south-west), Gatton (1 mile west), Nutfield (2 miles south-east) and Redhill (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (3 miles south-west), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west) and Caterham (3 miles north-east).
Near you in South Merstham
We work in homes and buildings around Merstham Park School, Nutfield Marshes and East Surrey College. South Merstham has its own railway station: Merstham station. Other landmarks nearby include Bletchingley Castle (2.3 miles south-east) and The Belfry (1.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and Mercers Lake.
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Questions from South Merstham
Is South Merstham within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in South Merstham?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. The flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome comes within about 1 mile of South Merstham. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Where possible, yes. We look in the roof space where there’s safe access, and views from upper windows help too. Access is typically arranged through the agent or seller.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
How do I book a survey in South Merstham?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and that is where a roof survey helps. It isn’t a replacement for a RICS survey.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a dedicated roof survey, and you get a written report with photos. It isn’t a RICS survey and does not cover the rest of the house.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. A visit to a smaller place like South Merstham is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations before you exchange.
Before we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
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 send us an email when you’re ready.