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Pre-purchase roof survey in Thorpe Green, Surrey
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Thorpe Green, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
Pre-purchase roof survey in Thorpe Green: what you get
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company, with costs often passed on through the service charge. We look at as much of the roof as access safely allows, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. If the building has a flat roof, we look at that too where access allows. We’re often asked to look into blocked or leaking gutters and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs, across the roof space, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate.
Some older homes in villages like Thorpe Green are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Thorpe Green (GU25, TW20)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs and buyers in Thorpe Green
The wider area around Thorpe Green has a long history of building, with Botleys Mansion about 2.1 miles south. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Thorpe Green is about 2 miles south of Egham, in Surrey. In Thorpe Green, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Surrey coverage includes Thorpe Green and the places around it. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
All of GU25 and TW20 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Local streets include Green Road and Sandhills Lane, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Thorpe (1 mile north-east), Stroude (1 mile north-west), Virginia Water (1 mile west), Egham Hythe (2 miles north-east) and Egham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (6 miles south), Camberley (9 miles south-west), Epsom (13 miles east), Ewell (13 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (6 miles east).
Landmarks near Thorpe Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Riverside Walk, Salesian School and Rose And Crown Public House. Thorpe Green’s nearest station is Virginia Water station, roughly 0.8 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include St. Peter's Hospital (2 miles south-east) and Spelthorne Museum (2.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Thorpe Green include Gracious Pond and St Ann's Hill.
What affects the price in Thorpe Green
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
How the survey works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Thorpe Green, a postcode doesn’t 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 let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Small roof defects let water in slowly. Damp can spread into timbers and ceilings before anyone sees a mark. Spotting it before you buy lets you deal with it as soon as you move in. Around Thorpe Green, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Prices that include VAT
- An independent view of the roof
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
Older slate roofs often have bitumen felt under them, and very old ones may have none. From inside the loft space, we report what we can see of it.
Chimney stacks
A stack stands exposed above the roof line. We check the pots, the flaunching, the pointing and the flashings, as far as we can see them safely.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Thorpe Green
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
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Questions from Thorpe Green
Is my home in Thorpe Green listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Thorpe Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where it applies.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
They do different things. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes, you can. The report sets out what we found, with photos, which you can share with the seller or agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
When to book a survey in Thorpe Green
Slates and tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay that hold them. Good slate can last well over a century, yet the nails holding it rust and let slates slide. It is a frequent finding on older houses and easy to miss from the ground.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
If you let a flat or house near Virginia Water station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Before you book anyone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What the survey will not cover