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Pre-purchase roof survey in Tilford Common, Surrey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Tilford Common, with photographs and a written report.
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Tilford Common
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a close look at it before you are committed. We look at the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, plus the loft where there’s safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos. We survey the roof space, gutters and downpipes and natural slate, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gutters that overflow or drip at the joints and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney.
Somewhere as small as Tilford Common, 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.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Tilford Common (GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Tilford Common
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. 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, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of All Saints, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. With Farnham Castle about 3.9 miles north-west, the area around Tilford Common has a long history. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area.
Tilford Common is about 3 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Tilford Common and the rest of Surrey. Tilford Common is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in GU10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you’re just outside Tilford Common, we cover Tilford Reeds (1 mile north-west), Tilford (1 mile north), Rushmoor (1 mile south), Charleshill (2 miles north-east) and Millbridge (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Farnham (3 miles north-west), Frimley (10 miles north) and Haslemere (6 miles south).
What’s near Tilford Common
In Tilford Common, that means homes and buildings near Thundry Meadows and The Duke of Cambridge pub and the streets around them. Tilford Common’s nearest station is Farnham station, about 3.2 miles north-west. A little further out are Milford Hospital (5.4 miles east) and Farnham Castle (3.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Tilford Common includes Culverswell Hill and Upper Lake.
How the survey works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s 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 for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a small place like Tilford Common, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
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. Where we can see it from the loft, we say what condition it’s in.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes in London and the South East. Worn or cracked lead lets water straight into the roof, and missing lead is not unknown, as it’s a target for thieves.
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How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Questions from Tilford Common
Do you carry out roof surveys in Tilford Common?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Tilford Common as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Tilford Common?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I book a survey in Tilford Common?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It is your choice, but the two do different jobs. A home survey looks at the whole property, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when you book.
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
We email the report to you, with photos of each finding. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are set out in plain English, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
Common roof problems in Tilford Common
Flat roofs turn up on extensions, dormers, porches and garages. Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, and standing water, blisters and splits are typical signs of ageing. A buyer can easily miss them, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
Landlords with a home close to Farnham station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the price includes VAT