Question 1

Isn't this the same as a Homebuyer report?

Accepted Answer

No. A RICS Homebuyer report is a whole-property assessment done from the ground — the surveyor rarely goes on the roof. Our survey is a roof-only specialist inspection, on the covering, in the loft, with the ladder or drone, producing a report you can actually price against for Hampton Court property.

Question 2

How much does a pre-purchase roof survey in Hampton Court cost?

Accepted Answer

For a standard 3-4 bed Hampton Court property in KT8 it's typically £285-£395 as a flat fee. Larger detached homes, complex roofs or listed properties can go up to £495. We quote once we've seen the estate agent's photos, not on the phone.

Question 3

How quickly can you turn the report around?

Accepted Answer

Standard turnaround for Hampton Court is 48 hours from the site visit. If you're up against a contract deadline in KT8 we can expedite to 24 hours for an additional fee — flag it when you book.

Question 4

Will you go on the roof or just look from the ground?

Accepted Answer

Where safely accessible, yes — from ladders. Where the pitch or height makes that unsafe, we deploy a drone (we're CAA-registered). Either way you get up-close photos of every elevation, not a 'looks OK from the pavement' report.

Question 5

Can I use your report to renegotiate the price?

Accepted Answer

Yes — that's a large share of why Hampton Court buyers commission it. The report includes a remedial cost bracket you can put in front of the vendor's agent. It carries more weight than a general surveyor's note because it's from a working roofer with 10+ years in KT8.

Question 6

Do you inspect chimneys and flat roof extensions too?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Chimneys, dormers, flat roof extensions, porches and any bay roofs are all covered as standard. Solar panel and Velux flashings are included where fitted. Nothing on the roof is excluded from the fee.

Question 7

What if the survey reveals major issues — will you push us to book work with you?

Accepted Answer

No. The report is the deliverable; you're free to use it however you want. If you buy and later want the remedial work done, you're welcome to come back to us, but there's no obligation and no follow-up sales calls.

Pre-purchase Roof Survey — areas covered

Pre-purchase survey across 10 nearby areas

What's included