Surrey · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Sutton Green, Surrey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Sutton Green, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Sutton Green
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. At that point you can still ask questions, because nothing is binding yet. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when the chain is moving fast. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. If you’ve noticed flashings that have lifted or split and gutters choked with leaves and moss, we can find out what’s behind it.
For a small place like Sutton Green, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Sutton Green (GU4)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Sutton Green, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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 in advance.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Book a survey
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, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Towns and villages near Sutton Green
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Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Slate is common on Victorian and Edwardian houses. We look for slates that have slid, cracked or gone, and for clips or tingles that show past repairs.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs often last half a century or longer. We check for slipped, cracked and missing tiles, along with odd replacement tiles that hint at earlier leaks.
FAQs for Sutton Green
Will you come out to Sutton Green?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do I find out if my home in Sutton Green is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes, you can. You will have photos and a written description of each defect, which you can share with the seller or agent. We can’t promise how the seller will respond.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, and you get a written report with photos. It is not a RICS survey and does not cover the rest of the house.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How soon is the report ready?
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.
Do you go up on the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the loft space, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where it applies.
Sutton Green homes and their roofs
Historic houses such as Clandon Park, about 3 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Sutton Green goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church such as All Souls' Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. If you own a rental within reach of Worplesdon station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Sutton Green is about 2 miles north of Guildford, in Surrey. We cover Sutton Green and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and the South East. Sutton Green is one of the places in Surrey we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: GU4. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Sutton Green Road, Foxes Path and Robin Hood Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Pyle Hill (1 mile north-west), Jacobs Well (1 mile south-west), Mayford (1 mile north), Send (1 mile north-east) and Burpham (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Woking (3 miles north), Camberley (8 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Ewell (14 miles east) and Egham (10 miles north).
Landmarks near Sutton Green
We work in homes and buildings around Mayford Meadows, among other places. Sutton Green’s nearest station is Worplesdon station, about 1.1 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Woking Community Hospital (2.4 miles north) and Guildford Castle (3.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Papercourt Marshes and Pewley Hill.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- House, block, shop or office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The roof’s overall size
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Sutton Green, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.