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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Strood Green
A careful look at the roof at your property in Strood Green, with photos and a written report.
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- A ridge or slope that dips
Pre-purchase roof survey in Strood Green: 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 are tied in. We check the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, plus the loft where there’s safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes and worn or lifted lead flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Strood Green are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Strood Green (RH3)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Asbestos testing of any kind
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks, loose pots and eroded mortar are common findings. We note them with photos so you can ask about them.
Gutters and parapets
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter, typically to the back of the house. If yours does, we check that gutter and where it drains.
Towns and villages near Strood Green
Also in Strood Green
Strood Green: your questions answered
Is Strood Green within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Strood Green is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It’s a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, with a written report and photographs. It does not cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed with photos included.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as Strood Green, access is frequently 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 loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Strood Green, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Useful tips for Strood Green property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Do not leave it until just before exchange
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. 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. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
Buying a home or a new roof in Strood Green
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. About 4.6 miles north-west lies Polesden Lacey, a reminder of how long the area around Strood Green 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.
For landlords with property near Betchworth station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. If you live in an older home near Christ Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Strood Green is about 2 miles east of Dorking, in Surrey. Strood Green gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Crawley.
We survey roofs across the RH3 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Tanners Meadow, Brew House Road and Middle Street. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Bunce Common (1 mile south), Brockham (1 mile north), Dawesgreen (1 mile south-east), Betchworth (1 mile north-east) and Leigh (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (8 miles north), Horley (6 miles south-east), Redhill (5 miles east) and Ewell (9 miles north).
Landmarks near Strood Green
In Strood Green, that means homes and buildings near Inn on The Green, Deepdene Terrace and The Ashcombe School, among other places. Strood Green’s nearest station is Betchworth station, about 1.9 miles north. A little further out are Headley Court (4.9 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (3.5 miles east). For a walk, there is Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
Can I check my roof myself?
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.