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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Stanwell Moor
Independent pre-purchase roof surveys in Stanwell Moor. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
Leave it or get it looked at?
A seller may honestly not know the state of the roof. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. An independent look tells you how the roof is now, whatever anyone remembers. In a small place like Stanwell Moor, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Stanwell Moor: what you get
The best time to book is once your offer has been accepted and before you exchange contracts. That’s when the findings are most useful, while you’re not yet committed. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when the chain is moving fast. The report comes within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Common reasons to book are a ridge or slope that dips and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs, on flat-roofed extensions and dormers, chimney stacks and gutters and downpipes.
Some older homes in villages like Stanwell Moor are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Stanwell Moor (TW19)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- A structural engineer’s report
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Check we’ll be able to get into the roof space
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Let us know your timetable
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. The outcome is between you and the seller, and we can’t promise any result.
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.
Stanwell Moor questions
Are there drone restrictions around Stanwell Moor?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Stanwell Moor is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport. Before any flight there, we ask the airport for permission, and the flight only goes ahead if it’s given. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
How do I find out if my home in Stanwell Moor is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Tell us your exchange date and we will help you choose.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. 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 applicable.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Stanwell Moor and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: 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 between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Somewhere as small as Stanwell Moor, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Stanwell Moor: local notes
Frogmore House, about 4.1 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Stanwell Moor. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. The flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport covers Stanwell Moor, or comes right up to its edge. If your survey includes the drone, permission from the airport is needed first, and the flight only goes ahead if it is given.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. For landlords with property near Heathrow Terminal 5 Rail station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Stanwell Moor is about 2 miles north of Staines-upon-Thames, in Surrey. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Stanwell Moor for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: TW19. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Horton Road, Shellfield Close and Spout Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Poyle (1 mile north-west), Horton (2 miles west), Colnbrook (2 miles north-west), Brands Hill (2 miles north-west) and Hythe End (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (15 miles south), Woking (11 miles south), Camberley (13 miles south-west), Epsom (13 miles south-east), Ewell (13 miles south-east) and Egham (3 miles south-west).
What’s near Stanwell Moor
In Stanwell Moor, that means homes and buildings near Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve, Wetherspoon Express pub and Thomas Knyvett College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Heathrow Terminal 5 Rail station, roughly 0.8 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Windsor Castle (4.7 miles west) and Spelthorne Museum (2.1 miles south). For a walk, there is Staines Reservoirs and St Ann's Hill.