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Pre-purchase roof survey in Stanford Common, Surrey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Stanford Common. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
Stanford Common questions
Is my home in Stanford Common listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Stanford Common?
Yes, Stanford Common is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. The outcome is between you and the seller, so we cannot promise any saving.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Let us know your exchange date and we will help you choose.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Stanford Common: what you get
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you’re tied in. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and the roof space where it is safe to get in. The findings come in a written report with photos. If you’re worried about loose pots and cracked flaunching and gutters choked with leaves and moss, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Stanford Common makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Stanford Common (GU24)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs and buyers in Stanford Common
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Wanborough Manor lies about 3.5 miles south, so building around Stanford Common goes back a long way. If you are buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Michael and All Angels, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. Landlords with a home close to Brookwood station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Stanford Common is about 4 miles north-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Stanford Common as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Surrey, we cover Stanford Common.
We survey roofs across GU24 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Ash Road, Upper Stanford Road and Aldershot Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Stanford Common include Pirbright (1 mile north), Worplesdon (1 mile east), Willey Green (2 miles south), Fairlands (2 miles south-east) and Normandy (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (4 miles south-east), Woking (4 miles north-east), Camberley (5 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles south-west), Egham (11 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Stanford Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to White Hart pub and Burner's Heath and Swallows Pond, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Brookwood station, about 1.6 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Brookwood Hospital (2.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Hog's Back and Ash Ranges.
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
Towns and villages near Stanford Common
Also in Stanford Common
Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
Why act early in Stanford Common
Without a survey, you’re relying on a glance from the pavement. That rarely shows the back slope, the valleys or the top of the chimney. A survey fills that gap before you commit. For an older or listed building in a place like Stanford Common, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- PI and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. For a village or hamlet like Stanford Common, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 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
Surveys for landlords and agents in Stanford Common
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Stanford Common and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.