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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Westhumble
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Westhumble from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Westhumble
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. You might ask about past repairs, ask for work to be done before completion or think again about your offer. What the seller agrees to is up to them, but you will be asking from facts rather than guesses. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. Typical surveys look at damp timbers or stains in the loft and blocked or leaking gutters, on the roof space, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles.
In a village or hamlet like Westhumble, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Westhumble (RH5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Westhumble: local notes
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. Historic houses such as Polesden Lacey, about 1.8 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Westhumble goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Box Hill & Westhumble station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. Take an older house close to Church of St Michael: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Westhumble is about 2 miles north of Dorking, in Surrey. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Westhumble. Westhumble is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in RH5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Adlers Lane, Chapel Lane and Burney Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Pixham (1 mile south-east), Mickleham (1 mile north-east), Ranmore Common (2 miles south-west), Dorking (2 miles south) and Westcott (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (10 miles west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (6 miles north-east), Horley (9 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (8 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Westhumble
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Norbury Park, Stepping Stones pub and Pippbrook House. Westhumble has its own railway station: Box Hill & Westhumble station. Other landmarks nearby include Headley Court (3.6 miles north-east) and Betchworth Castle (1.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Westhumble include Box Hill and Reigate Heath.
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a small place like Westhumble, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
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Westhumble questions
Do you cover Westhumble?
Yes, Westhumble is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Westhumble?
Yes. Westhumble is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes, you can. You will have photos and a written description of each defect, which you can share with the seller or agent. We cannot promise how the seller will respond.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a dedicated roof survey, and you get a written report with photos. It is not a RICS survey and does not cover the rest of the house.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How long does the survey visit take?
Allow roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Westhumble
Sellers are not always aware of roof problems. Their answers on the property forms only cover what they know about. Our survey shows you the roof as it is today. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent view of the roof
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Different roofs, different checks
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.
Chimney stacks
A leaning stack, cracked flaunching or crumbling pointing can all need work. We photograph them so you can raise them before exchange.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Westhumble
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Anything about access we should know
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.