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Pre-purchase roof survey in Virginia Water, Surrey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Virginia Water? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Virginia Water and across Surrey.
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
Pre-purchase roof survey in Virginia Water: what you get
The roof is one of the most expensive parts of a home to repair, and one of the hardest for a buyer to see. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a proper look at it before you are committed. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and the roof space where it is safe to get in. You get a report with photographs. We’re often asked to look into patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem and cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing, on chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space.
Smaller places like Virginia Water often have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. That applies whether you’re buying in Virginia Water or checking a new roof there. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- Virginia Water (GU25)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Virginia Water
Is Virginia Water within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is Virginia Water in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Virginia Water is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the roof space.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and that’s where a roof survey helps. It isn’t a replacement for a RICS survey.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Towns and villages near Virginia Water
What else we do in Virginia Water
Why it is worth a survey now in Virginia Water
When a chain is moving fast, a roof survey can feel like one more delay. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and a Premium report comes the same day, which helps it fit around your exchange date. Arranging work in a smaller place like Virginia Water is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why book us in Virginia Water
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of clients satisfied
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Virginia Water, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the roof 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’s safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Roof by roof
Natural slate
Older slate roofs often have bitumen felt under them, and very old ones may have none. From inside the roof space, we report what we can see of it.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay plain tiles are common on older South East homes, and some still have peg tiles. Where pegs have rotted, tiles can slip, so we look for gaps along the courses.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
When to book a survey in Virginia Water
Viewings rarely include a proper look at the roof. You see the rooms, not the slates. New paint on a ceiling can hide old water stains, which is why buyers book a closer look before committing.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
For landlords with property near Virginia Water station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
What to check before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What experience they bring
- What follow-up you get after the report
Buying a home or a new roof in Virginia Water
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. 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 home is one of the older ones in the streets near Christ Church, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. With Botleys Mansion about 2.5 miles south-east, the area around Virginia Water 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.
Virginia Water is about 2 miles south-west of Egham, in Surrey. Wherever you are in Virginia Water, we can come and survey your property. Across Surrey, we cover Virginia Water. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
All of GU25 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Chapel Square, Station Approach and Monks Road. Virginia Water sits on or near the B389, so getting to you is simple. If you’re just outside Virginia Water, we cover Stroude (1 mile north-east), Thorpe Green (1 mile east), Wentworth (1 mile west), Thorpe (1 mile east) and Egham Wick (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (6 miles south), Camberley (8 miles south-west), Epsom (14 miles east), Ewell (14 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (7 miles east).
Near you in Virginia Water
Typical jobs here are in homes near Rose And Crown Public House and Riverside Walk and the streets around them. Virginia Water has its own railway station: Virginia Water station. Other landmarks nearby include Spelthorne Museum (3.1 miles north-east) and St. Peter's Hospital (2.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Virginia Water includes Virginia Water Lake and St Ann's Hill.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.