Surrey · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Wyke
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Wyke from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
How it works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about one to two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Wyke can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
Pre-purchase roof survey in Wyke
Buyers in Wyke and right across London and South East England use our pre-purchase roof survey. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, we follow the same careful process. The report says what’s in good order, what isn’t and what to deal with first. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We survey natural slate, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles, and the problems we are asked to look at most are chimney mortar that has eroded and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney.
Older buildings in small places like Wyke 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. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
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
- Wyke (GU12, GU3)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Wyke
What else we do in Wyke
Wyke: your questions answered
Do you cover Wyke?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Wyke is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Wyke?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. You need the report before you exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it is safe, yes. We inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs often last half a century or longer. Cracked, slipped or missing tiles are noted, and for mismatched replacements that point to past repairs.
Natural slate
Older slate roofs often have bitumen felt under them, and very old ones may have none. From inside the loft space, we report what we can see of it.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The size of the roof
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
When you need someone else
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
What happens if roof problems are left?
After exchange, any roof defect is yours to deal with. Before then, you can still ask questions, ask for work to be done or reconsider. A survey after you’ve moved in tells you the same things, but with far less room to act on them. In a place like Wyke, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Prices that include VAT
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Wyke: local notes
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. With Wanborough Manor about 2.2 miles south-east, Wyke sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Ash station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Wyke is about 3 miles east of Aldershot, in Surrey. In Wyke, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. Wyke is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys.
We work across the GU12 and GU3 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Guildford Road, Wyke Lane and Wyke Avenue and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Wyke: Normandy (1 mile east), Flexford (1 mile south-east), Christmas Pie (2 miles south-east), Willey Green (2 miles east) and Wanborough (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles east), Woking (7 miles north-east), Camberley (6 miles north), Farnham (5 miles south-west), Egham (14 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Wyke
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Dover Arms and Ash Manor School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Ash station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Ash Museum (0.8 miles west) and Guildford Hospital (3.9 miles east). For a walk, there is Ash Ranges and Hog's Back.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.