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Pre-purchase roof survey in Stroude, Surrey
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Stroude, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Old water stains in the roof space
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Stroude
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, plus the loft where there’s safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, natural slate and the roof space, and the problems we are asked to look at most are worn or lifted lead flashings and blocked or leaking gutters.
Somewhere as small as Stroude, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, 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.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Stroude (GU25, TW20)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Stroude
Do you cover smaller places like Stroude?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is Stroude in the area you cover?
Yes, Stroude is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when you book.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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. Let us know your timetable when you book.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Stroude homes and their roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Historic houses such as Botleys Mansion, about 2.7 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Stroude goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church such as Christ Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Stroude is about 1 mile south of Egham, in Surrey. We cover Stroude and the rest of Surrey. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Guildford is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the GU25 and TW20 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Edgell Close, Stroude Road and Whitehall Farm Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Stroude include Virginia Water (1 mile south-west), Thorpe Green (1 mile south-east), Thorpe (1 mile east), Egham (1 mile north) and Englefield Green (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (7 miles south), Camberley (9 miles south-west), Epsom (13 miles south-east), Ewell (14 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (7 miles east).
Local landmarks in Stroude
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Magna Carta School, The American School In England and Riverside Walk, among other places. Stroude’s nearest station is Virginia Water station, about 0.7 miles south. A little further out are St. Peter's Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Spelthorne Museum (2.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Stroude includes St Ann's Lake and St Ann's Hill.
Towns and villages near Stroude
Also in Stroude
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Stroude
Gutter problems frequently look minor from the street. Overflowing water soaks walls and can rot the timber behind. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the house. We check them as part of the survey.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
If you own a rental within reach of Virginia Water station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Ask for loft access on the day
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so questions can go to the seller’s solicitor. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions.
Every so often, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Roof area
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Not sure which survey you need? It is 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.
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Checking the roof from ground level
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
What happens on the day
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a hamlet or village like Stroude, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed beforehand.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.