Surrey · London and the South East
St George's Hill Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys across St George's Hill, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs
Ponding, blistering, splits and worn upstands are the usual warning signs. Blocked outlets are checked as well, and we say what we see from wherever is safe.
Clay and concrete tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They wear slowly, but surfaces erode and edges crack.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in St George's Hill
Buyers in St George's Hill and right across London and South East England use our pre-purchase roof survey. Whether it’s 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’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. If you’re worried about flashings that have lifted or split and cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing, we can find out what’s behind it.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like St George's Hill, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Low roofs are easier to see from ground level, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around St George's Hill. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- St George's Hill (KT13, KT11, KT12)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near St George's Hill
What else we do in St George's Hill
Buying a home or a new roof in St George's Hill
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. With Byfleet Manor about 2.2 miles south, St George's Hill sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Weybridge station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. The streets around a church such as United Reform Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
St George's Hill is about 1 mile south of Weybridge, in Surrey. Surveys in St George's Hill work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Guildford is in our area too.
We work across the KT13, KT11 and KT12 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Cavendish Road, Holme Chase and Winterbourne Grove, all of which we cover. St George's Hill is on the B372, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Weybridge (1 mile north), Brooklands (1 mile south-west), Whiteley Village (1 mile south-east), Burwood Park (1 mile east) and Byfleet (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles south-west), Woking (6 miles south-west), Camberley (12 miles west), Epsom (8 miles east), Redhill (15 miles south-east) and Ewell (8 miles east).
Near you in St George's Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St George's College Weybridge, The Grotto pub and Heathside School. The nearest railway station is Weybridge station, roughly 0.5 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Elmbridge Museum (3.7 miles east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include St Ann's Hill and Ferris Meadow Lake.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Questions from St George's Hill
Is St George's Hill within the area you cover?
Yes, St George's Hill is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you cover St George's Hill?
Yes, St George's Hill is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
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.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
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.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Use a gutter contractor rather than going up a ladder yourself.
What this survey can’t tell you
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:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. A visit to a smaller place like St George's Hill is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- 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
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Checking the roof from the ground
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.