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Witley Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Witley from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Witley
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone inspection, and the report arrives the same day. Where a flight isn’t possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and look from the ground, windows and the loft instead. Typical surveys look at worn or lifted lead flashings and a ridge or slope that dips, on the roof space, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks.
Older buildings in small places like Witley may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Witley (GU8)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Witley
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Which survey package you book
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
We will typically ask about:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
FAQs for Witley
How do I find out if my home in Witley is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Witley?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. You’ll have photos and a written description of each defect, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
On site, it usually takes about one to two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
Common roof problems in Witley
Flat roofs turn up on extensions, dormers, porches and garages. Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, and standing water, blisters and splits are typical signs of ageing. A buyer can easily miss them, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
For landlords with property near Milford (Surrey) station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Questions to ask before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How long the report takes to arrive
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What happens on the day
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Somewhere like Witley needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a report with photographs and recommendations before you exchange.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Why act early in Witley
Sellers aren’t 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. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Witley, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Witley
- Prices that include VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Useful tips for Witley property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Ask the agent to check the loft hatch can be opened
It is worth sharing the report with your solicitor so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions, especially where we’ve found patch repairs.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Witley: local notes
About 4.6 miles north-east lies Loseley Park, a reminder of how long the area around Witley has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Witley is about 7 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Roofs in Witley get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. Across Surrey, we cover Witley. There’s also a page for Guildford.
Surveys in GU8 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Sunny Down, Willow Mead and Dorlcote Way, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Witley, we cover Cramhurst (1 mile north), Ockford Ridge (1 mile north-east), Mousehill (1 mile north), Enton Green (1 mile east) and Milford (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (7 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north).
Around Witley
We work in homes and buildings around The Star Public House, Rodborough Common and King Edward's School Witley and the streets around them. Witley’s nearest station is Milford (Surrey) station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Godalming Museum (2.6 miles north-east) and Milford Hospital (1.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Upper Lake and Hydon's Ball.