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South Nutfield Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in South Nutfield and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in South Nutfield
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a careful look at it before you are committed. We look at the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the loft space where it’s safe to get in. You get a report with photos. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles, and people most frequently book us about worn or lifted lead flashings and quick fixes on flashings and valleys.
Older buildings in small places like South Nutfield may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- South Nutfield (RH1)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in South Nutfield
The fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles do. Good slate can last well over a century, yet the nails holding it rust and let slates slide. It is a frequent finding on older houses and easy to miss from the ground.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- A ridge or slope that dips
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Christ Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Why act early in South Nutfield
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. Older cottages and farmhouses around South Nutfield can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in South Nutfield
- Surveys seven days a week
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a small place like South Nutfield, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
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Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Whether timbers meet design loads
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in South Nutfield
Does a conservation area affect roof work in South Nutfield?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is drone flying allowed in South Nutfield?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. South Nutfield is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome. Before any flight there, we ask the aerodrome for permission, and the flight only goes ahead if it’s given. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It’s a dedicated roof survey, and you get a written report with photos. It does not cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
When will the report arrive?
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 as you book.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That way you can still act on what we find.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
Buying a home or a new roof in South Nutfield
If your home is older, it is 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. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. 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.
For landlords with property near Nutfield station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
South Nutfield is about 2 miles south-east of Redhill, in Surrey. If you’re in South Nutfield, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. South Nutfield is one of the places in Surrey we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Every address in RH1 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Morris Road, The Copse and The Avenue or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Nutfield (1 mile north), Earlswood (2 miles west), Redhill (2 miles north-west), South Earlswood (2 miles south-west) and Holmethorpe (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (10 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles north-west), Reigate (3 miles west), Caterham (5 miles north-east) and Dorking (8 miles west).
Landmarks near South Nutfield
We work in homes and buildings around The Carrington School, The Queens Head Public House and Nutfield Marshes. There is a railway station in South Nutfield itself: Nutfield station. Other landmarks nearby include The Belfry (1.9 miles north-west) and East Surrey Hospital (1.4 miles west). Not far away are Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
Landlord and commercial surveys in South Nutfield
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in South Nutfield
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Roof area
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.