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Pre-purchase roof survey in Wisley, Surrey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat around Wisley, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Wisley
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you are tied in. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft where there is safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed gutters that overflow or drip at the joints and worn or lifted lead flashings, we can find out what’s behind it.
Being in a small place like Wisley makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book, 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.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Wisley (GU23)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Sellers are not always aware of roof problems. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. An independent look tells you how the roof is now. In a place like Wisley, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
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Common questions in Wisley
Will you come out to Wisley?
Yes. Wisley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Wisley?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Wisley as anywhere else.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. The report is most useful before exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
How do I book a survey in Wisley?
To book, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
What affects the price in Wisley
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The size of the roof
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What to let us know when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Anything about access we should know
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
When to book a survey in Wisley
Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999. It is often found in cement sheets, soffits and flue pipes. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys, but we flag materials that might so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before anything is disturbed.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
For an older house near a landmark like Wisley Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Will the report include photos?
- What experience they bring
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Landlords, agents and block managers in Wisley
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
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.
Honest limits
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Whether timbers meet design loads
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Wisley
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a hamlet or village like Wisley, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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 each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Wisley
Byfleet Manor, about 0.8 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Wisley. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
For landlords with property near West Byfleet station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Wisley is about 4 miles south of Weybridge, in Surrey. We visit Wisley as part of our work across Surrey. Wisley is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Here we cover the GU23 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Weybank, Deers Farm Close and Wisley Lane and the roads around them. We also cover Pyrford Green (1 mile west), Byfleet (1 mile north), Hatchford End (2 miles south-east), New Haw (2 miles north) and Martyr's Green (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles south-west), Woking (4 miles west), Camberley (11 miles west), Epsom (9 miles east), Redhill (15 miles south-east) and Ewell (10 miles east).
Local landmarks in Wisley
We work in homes and buildings around The Anchor pub, Manor Farm and Fullbrook School and the streets around them. Wisley’s nearest station is West Byfleet station, roughly 1.7 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Send and Ripley History Society Museum (1.8 miles south-west) and Woking Community Hospital (3.5 miles west). The countryside around Wisley includes Papercourt Marshes and Boldermere Lake.