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Wrecclesham Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Wrecclesham, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Blocked or leaking gutters
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Wrecclesham
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. That is when the findings are most useful, because nothing is binding yet. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when the chain is moving fast. The report comes within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Common reasons to book are slates or tiles that have slipped or gone and a ridge or slope that dips, on lead flashings and valleys, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles.
Around Wrecclesham, you’ll mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. Whether you’re buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Older roofs frequently have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Wrecclesham (GU10, GU9)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Wrecclesham questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wrecclesham?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Wrecclesham within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Wrecclesham?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed with photos included.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
When you need someone else
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
- A structural engineer’s report
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wrecclesham
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
- Tell us your exchange date as you book
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
It’s worth sharing the report with your solicitor so questions can go to the seller’s solicitor. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions.
After you move in, have leaves and moss cleared from gutters and valleys, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Use a gutter contractor rather than going up a ladder yourself.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it normally takes about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Parking around Wrecclesham is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- You book once your offer is accepted and let us know the address and your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Wrecclesham, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Older homes in the South East frequently have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles on some. Rotten pegs let tiles slide.
Flat roofs
Flat roofs on extensions, dormers and garages are easy to forget about. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we look at:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How big the roof is
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- When you need the report by
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What made you get in touch
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Buying a home or a new roof in Wrecclesham
About 1.6 miles north-east lies Farnham Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Wrecclesham has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you own a rental within reach of Farnham station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. For an older house near a landmark such as St Peter's Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Wrecclesham is about 1 mile south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. Wherever you are in Wrecclesham, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in GU10 and GU9 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on The Street, St Peter's Gardens and School Hill. We also cover Shortheath (1 mile east), Boundstone (1 mile south-east), Rowledge (1 mile south), Holt Pound (1 mile south-west) and Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Frimley (9 miles north-east), Haslemere (9 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (15 miles east).
Near you in Wrecclesham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Underdown nature reserve, Weydon School and The Royal Oak Public House and the streets around them. Wrecclesham’s nearest station is Farnham station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Farnham Castle (1.6 miles north-east) and Museum of Farnham (1.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Beacon Hill and Aunt's Pool.