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Pre-purchase roof survey in Thorpe, Surrey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat across Thorpe, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Blocked or leaking gutters
Thorpe: your questions answered
Do you cover Thorpe?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Thorpe as anywhere else.
How do I find out if my home in Thorpe is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How do I book a survey in Thorpe?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That gives you time to use the findings, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email with photos included.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Ideally, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and views from upper windows help too. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller, so we cannot promise any saving.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Thorpe
A Basic Survey starts from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and an in-person consultation. Choose the level that suits the home you are buying. All three include a report with photos and recommendations. We survey lead flashings and valleys, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate, and people most often book us about slates or tiles that have slipped or gone and blocked or leaking gutters.
Somewhere as small as Thorpe, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. 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, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Thorpe (TW20)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Thorpe
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- How big the roof is
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- House, block, shop or office
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Local roofs and buyers in Thorpe
With Botleys Mansion about 2.5 miles south, Thorpe sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Thorpe is about 2 miles south-east of Egham, in Surrey. Bookings from Thorpe are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Thorpe is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover. There’s also a page for Guildford.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in TW20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Village Road, Western Avenue and Midway Avenue. Being close to the B388, Thorpe is easy for us to reach for pre-purchase roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Thorpe Green (1 mile south-west), Stroude (1 mile west), Egham Hythe (1 mile north), Penton Hook (1 mile east) and Virginia Water (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (7 miles south), Camberley (10 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles south-east), Ewell (13 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (6 miles east).
Landmarks near Thorpe
In Thorpe, that means homes and buildings near The Magna Carta School, The Red Lion pub and The American School In England, among other places. The closest station to Thorpe is Virginia Water station, about 1.4 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Spelthorne Museum (1.9 miles north-east) and Runnymede Hospital (2.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Gracious Pond and Manor Lake.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Rural addresses near Thorpe can be hard to find from a postcode alone, 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 roof space is agreed beforehand.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Before the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Nearby places to Thorpe
Other services in Thorpe
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Cracked, slipped or missing tiles are noted, along with odd replacement tiles that hint at earlier leaks.
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. We look at their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.
What we are asked to look at in Thorpe
Rear extensions, dormers and garages frequently have flat roofs. Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, and ponding, blisters and splits are common signs of age. A buyer can easily miss them, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
If you own a rental within reach of Virginia Water station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
What to check before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What insurance they carry