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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Weston Green
Wondering about the roof at a property in Weston Green? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Weston Green and across Surrey.
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Pre-purchase roof survey in Weston Green
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Slates slip when their nails corrode, lead valleys and flashings wear, and chimney pointing crumbles. Most of it cannot be seen from the street. Our survey picks it out, with photos that show you exactly where. Each finding is explained in plain words, so you know what it means for the house you’re buying. Common reasons to book are bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints, across clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and the roof space.
For a small place like Weston Green, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Weston Green (KT7)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit normally takes between one and two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Weston Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- 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.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Common questions in Weston Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Weston Green?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Weston Green?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes, you can. The report sets out what we found, with photos, which you can share with the seller or agent. We can’t promise how the seller will respond.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Weston Green: local notes
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. About 1.3 miles north lies Hampton Court Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Weston Green has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Thames Ditton station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Weston Green is about 2 miles west of Surbiton, in Surrey. Weston Green is one of many places we visit across Surrey, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in KT7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Weston Green Road, Onslow Way and Hampton Court Way and the roads around them. Weston Green sits on or near the B364, which makes travel easy. Close by, we survey roofs in Thames Ditton (1 mile north-east), Hinchley Wood (1 mile south-east), Molesey (1 mile north-west), Lower Green (1 mile west) and Long Ditton (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (11 miles south-west), Epsom (5 miles south-east), Redhill (13 miles south-east), Ewell (4 miles south-east) and Egham (9 miles west).
Around Weston Green
We work in homes and buildings around The Cricketers pub, St Paul's Catholic Primary School and Giggs Hill Green and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Weston Green itself: Thames Ditton station. Well-known places in the area include Chessington Castle Hill (3 miles south-east) and Bentall Centre (2.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Weston Green include Kingston Hill Road area and The Lake.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Weston Green
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
A leaning stack, cracked flaunching or crumbling pointing can all need work. We note them with photos so you can ask about them.
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. We check their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Let us know your timetable
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s, and we can’t promise any result.
After you move in, have leaves and moss cleared from gutters and valleys, especially after autumn. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Use a gutter contractor rather than going up a ladder yourself.
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How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Which survey package you book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
What to tell us when you get in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.