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Roof Survey in Thorpe
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Thorpe, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Roof survey in Thorpe
Our roof surveys cover Thorpe and the wider South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, and bring 20+ years’ experience. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photos and recommendations. Whether it’s a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Common reasons to book are standing water on a flat roof and loose chimney pots, across ridges, hips and valleys, natural slate and flat roofs.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Thorpe (TW20)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The roof’s overall size
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The shape of the roof and its details
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to tell us when you get in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What made you get in touch
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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When you need someone else
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Thorpe
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
FAQs for Thorpe
Do you cover smaller places like Thorpe?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Virginia Water station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Inside the loft space, we check what’s under the slates. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none, and we note its condition.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we check them too. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
What a roof survey looks like in Thorpe
In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses such as Botleys Mansion, about 2.5 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Thorpe goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Thorpe CofE Aided Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you let a flat or house near Virginia Water station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Thorpe is about 2 miles south-east of Egham, in Surrey. Bookings from Thorpe are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford.
We cover every part of TW20 for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on Village Road, Western Avenue and Midway Avenue. Thorpe is on the B388, which makes it simple to reach. We also cover the places around Thorpe: Thorpe Green (1 mile south-west), Stroude (1 mile west), Egham Hythe (1 mile north), Penton Hook (1 mile east) and Virginia Water (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (7 miles south), Camberley (10 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles south-east), Ewell (13 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (6 miles east).
Local landmarks in Thorpe
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Magna Carta School, The Red Lion pub and The American School In England. The nearest railway station is Virginia Water station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Spelthorne Museum (1.9 miles north-east) and Runnymede Hospital (2.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Gracious Pond and Manor Lake.
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. For a village or hamlet like Thorpe, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.