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Pre-purchase roof survey in West Horsley, Surrey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in West Horsley, with photos and a clear written report.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
When you need someone else
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
Pre-purchase roof survey in West Horsley: what you get
Older homes often have roofs that have been patched over the years. Slates slip when their nails corrode, lead valleys and flashings wear, and chimney pointing crumbles. Most of it can’t be seen from the street. Our survey picks it out, with photos so you can see it for yourself. Each finding is explained in plain words, so it is clear what it means for your purchase. If you’re worried about worn or lifted lead flashings and loose pots and cracked flaunching, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Smaller places like West Horsley 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 West Horsley or checking a new roof there. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- West Horsley (KT24, GU23)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near West Horsley
Other services in West Horsley
What affects the price in West Horsley
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Which survey package you book
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
- What made you get in touch
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in West Horsley
With Hatchlands Park about 1.6 miles south-west, West Horsley sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, 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.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. If you let a flat or house near Horsley station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
West Horsley is about 6 miles west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in West Horsley, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Every address in KT24 and GU23 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Local streets include The Street, Woodside and Long Reach. Being close to the A246 and B2039, West Horsley is easy for us to reach. Other places close to West Horsley include East Horsley (1 mile east), Ockham (2 miles north), East Clandon (2 miles south-west), Effingham (2 miles east) and Ripley (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (6 miles west), Woking (6 miles north-west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (9 miles north-east), Horley (14 miles south-east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Landmarks near West Horsley
In West Horsley, that means homes and buildings near Howard of Effingham School, The Barley Mow pub and The Forest and the Highlands and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Horsley station, roughly 0.7 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Woking Community Hospital (5.2 miles north-west) and Send and Ripley History Society Museum (2.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near West Horsley include St Martha's Hill and Papercourt Marshes.
How it works
Where it is 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. The whole visit typically takes about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to West Horsley is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We arrange access with 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 the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in West Horsley
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Common questions in West Horsley
Is my home in West Horsley listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in West Horsley?
Yes, West Horsley is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
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.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Roof by roof
Flat roofs
Flat roofs on extensions, dormers and garages are easy to forget about. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We look for signs of age and failure.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the gaps at chimneys, walls and abutments. We look for lead that has lifted, split or been patched over.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are set out in plain English, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
After you move in, have leaves and moss cleared from gutters and valleys, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.