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Roof survey in Thorpe Green, Surrey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Roof surveys in Thorpe Green.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It shows how the roof has fared over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
About our roof survey in Thorpe Green
Three packages cover most roofs: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, like moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. If you’ve noticed flashings that have come away from the wall and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Thorpe Green, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The written findings come 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
- Thorpe Green (GU25, TW20)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Thorpe Green
Some damage starts inside the roof space. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Flat roof coverings
A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
Your questions about roof surveys in Thorpe Green
Is Thorpe Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Thorpe Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Thorpe Green listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Thorpe Green?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s emailed to you.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it is safe to do so. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
Nearby places to Thorpe Green
Also in Thorpe Green
Thorpe Green homes and their roofs
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Historic houses such as Botleys Mansion, about 2.1 miles south, show how far back building around Thorpe Green goes. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs. If you let a flat or house near Virginia Water station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Thorpe Green is about 2 miles south of Egham, in Surrey. Anywhere in Thorpe Green, we can carry out roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small. Guildford is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: GU25 and TW20. We offer roof surveys to properties on Green Road and Sandhills Lane. Other places close to Thorpe Green include Thorpe (1 mile north-east), Stroude (1 mile north-west), Virginia Water (1 mile west), Egham Hythe (2 miles north-east) and Egham (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (6 miles south), Camberley (9 miles south-west), Epsom (13 miles east), Ewell (13 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (6 miles east).
Around Thorpe Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Riverside Walk, Salesian School and Rose And Crown Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Thorpe Green is Virginia Water station, about 0.8 miles west of the centre. A little further out are St. Peter's Hospital (2 miles south-east) and Spelthorne Museum (2.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Thorpe Green include Gracious Pond and St Ann's Hill.
What happens if roof problems are left?
By the time water marks a ceiling, it’s frequently been getting in for a while. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. For older village homes like those around Thorpe Green, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
How the survey works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Thorpe Green, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Check pets are kept safely away
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.