Surrey · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Woodham, Surrey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Woodham, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
Questions from Woodham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Woodham?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Woodham?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Woodham is about 2 miles from Fairoaks Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
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 as you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Do you work in Woodham?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Woodham.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Woodham
Older homes often have roofs that have been patched over the years. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Most of it cannot be seen from the street. We look closely and record what we see, with photos so you can see it for yourself. Each finding is explained in plain words, so you know what it means for the house you’re buying. We’re often asked to look into gutters that overflow or drip at the joints and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney, across chimney stacks, gutters and downpipes and the roof space.
In a smaller place like Woodham, some houses face open ground, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather usually shows first. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are looked at closely. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof does not stay small for long.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Woodham (KT15, GU21)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
A seller may honestly not know the state of the roof. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. An independent look tells you how the roof is now. Around Woodham, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Woodham
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. For a survey in Woodham, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- 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.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
Older slate roofs frequently have bitumen felt under them, and very old ones may have none. Where we can see it from the loft, we say what condition it’s in.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual one, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. If a flue needs testing, we will suggest who to ask.
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
Nearby places to Woodham
Also in Woodham
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Woodham
With Botleys Mansion about 2.2 miles north-west, Woodham sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have 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.
If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Baptist, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. Landlords with a home close to West Byfleet station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Woodham is about 3 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. Whether the building in Woodham is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Woodham is one of the places in Surrey where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Surveys in KT15 and GU21 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Willow Close, Greenwood Close and Westwood Avenue. If you are just outside Woodham, we cover West Byfleet (1 mile south-east), Sheerwater (1 mile south-west), Pyrford (1 mile south), Row Town (1 mile north) and Ottershaw (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles south), Woking (3 miles south-west), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Farnham (15 miles south-west) and Ewell (11 miles east).
Around Woodham
We work in homes and buildings around The Grange Community Infant School, The Station pub and The Bishop David Brown School. The closest station to Woodham is West Byfleet station, about 0.5 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include St. Peter's Hospital (2.3 miles north) and The Peacocks (2.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Woodham include St Ann's Hill and Papercourt Marshes.
What affects the price in Woodham
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to let us know when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.