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Pre-purchase roof survey in Stroud Common, Surrey
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Stroud Common from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
Why act early in Stroud Common
It’s tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and the Premium Survey report arrives the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. For an older or listed building in a place like Stroud Common, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Stroud Common
- Package prices that include VAT
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Stroud Common: what you get
If you are 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 inspect what access allows us to see safely, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. If the building has a flat roof, we check that too where access allows. If you’re worried about gutters choked with leaves and moss and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs, we can find out what’s behind it, on clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and the roof space alike.
In a village or hamlet like Stroud Common, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. 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. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Where
- Stroud Common (GU5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Common questions in Stroud Common
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stroud Common?
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.
Will you come out to Stroud Common?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where it applies.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
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 timetable when you book.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Stroud Common
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Anything about access we should know
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Rural addresses near Stroud Common can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A structural engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- The roof space
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 South East England. Splits in a lead valley send water inside, and lead is also a target for theft.
Flat roofs
Repeated coatings on a flat roof can mask what’s underneath. We record what we can see and say where a closer look is needed.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Stroud Common
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Chilworth Manor, about 3.1 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Stroud Common. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area. For an older house near a landmark like Christ Church, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. For landlords with property near Chilworth station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Stroud Common is about 6 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. In Stroud Common, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. There’s also a page for Guildford.
All of GU5 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Stroud Lane and Church Hill, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Stroud Common: Shamley Green (1 mile north-west), Rowly (1 mile south), Grafham (1 mile south-west), Birtley Green (2 miles west) and Wonersh (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (6 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Horley (15 miles east) and Redhill (15 miles east).
What’s near Stroud Common
Typical jobs here are in homes near Cucknell's Wood and Bricklayers Arms and the streets around them. Stroud Common’s nearest station is Chilworth station, roughly 2.7 miles north. A little further out are St. Luke’s Hospital (4.6 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (4.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Stroud Common includes Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger.