Surrey · London and the South East
Stoke D'Abernon Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys across Stoke D'Abernon, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Letting agents and landlords in Stoke D'Abernon book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Stoke D'Abernon
If you’re buying a flat, the roof may well be shared. The lease decides who looks after the roof, and that’s often not the individual flat owner, with costs often passed on through the service charge. We check as much of the roof as access safely allows, and the report helps you ask your solicitor or the managing agent the right questions. Where the building has a flat roof, it’s checked as far as access allows. If you’ve noticed bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs and old water stains in the roof space, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat-roofed extensions and dormers, lead flashings and valleys and chimney stacks alike.
Somewhere as small as Stoke D'Abernon, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Stoke D'Abernon (KT11)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Stoke D'Abernon
Also in Stoke D'Abernon
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes in London and the South East. Splits in a lead valley send water inside, and lead is also a target for theft.
Gutters and parapets
Gutters, downpipes and outlets carry water away from walls. Leaking joints, sagging lengths and blockages are all noted, along with fascias and soffits.
Buying a home or a new roof in Stoke D'Abernon
About 2 miles north lies The Homewood, a reminder of how long the area around Stoke D'Abernon has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you own a rental within reach of Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Stoke D'Abernon is about 3 miles north-west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. Wherever you are in Stoke D'Abernon, we can carry out pre-purchase roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Surrey coverage includes Stoke D'Abernon. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in KT11 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. You’ll find streets like Station Road, Stoke Close and Vincent Road. If you’re just outside Stoke D'Abernon, we cover Cobham (1 mile north-west), Oxshott (1 mile north-east), Pachesham Park (2 miles east), West End (3 miles north) and Malden Rushett (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (10 miles south-west), Woking (8 miles west), Camberley (15 miles west), Epsom (5 miles east), Horley (14 miles south-east) and Redhill (11 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Stoke D'Abernon
Around Stoke D'Abernon, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Therfield School and The Old Plough pub. Stoke D'Abernon has its own railway station: Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station. A little further out are Epsom Cottage Hospital (3.9 miles east) and Elmbridge Museum (3.5 miles north). Open spaces near Stoke D'Abernon include Claremont Lake and Jubilee Wood.
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Stoke D'Abernon
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Natural slate
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Stoke D'Abernon often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Stoke D'Abernon, call 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
When to book a survey in Stoke D'Abernon
Many roofs have had quick fixes over the years. Bitumen painted over a flashing, mortar where lead should be, or a few tiles that do not match can point to a problem that keeps coming back. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will the report include photos?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
FAQs for Stoke D'Abernon
Is Stoke D'Abernon in the area you cover?
Yes, Stoke D'Abernon is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Will you come out to Stoke D'Abernon?
Yes. Stoke D'Abernon is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
Allow roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. We’ll give you an idea of timing when booking.
When will the report arrive?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed, with photographs.
Will you need to get into the loft?
If it can be arranged, yes. From the roof space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If we can’t get in, the report says so.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How big the roof is
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- What made you get in touch
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.