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Flat Roof Survey in Shackleford
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you spend money on it. Flat roof surveys in Shackleford.
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Blocked or damaged outlets
Flat roof survey in Shackleford
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It helps to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP often last longer. Our report records the covering, how it’s holding up and any defects we can see, with a photo of every defect. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. Typical surveys look at blistering in felt or asphalt and splits, cracks and crazing, across single-ply membranes, EPDM rubber and upstands and outlets.
Some older homes in villages like Shackleford are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Shackleford (GU8)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Shackleford questions
Will you come out to Shackleford?
Yes. Shackleford is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is Shackleford in the area you cover?
Yes, Shackleford is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks typically begin, recording anything that could let water through. Where the source isn’t obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Shackleford
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber
An EPDM rubber roof is normally one large sheet, bonded to the deck. The survey looks at laps, edge trims, corners and signs of puncture.
GRP fibreglass
Movement in the deck or a thin layer of resin can lead to cracks in GRP. We record any cracking and any signs of the deck moving.
Flat roof surveys around Shackleford
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. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. With Wanborough Manor about 2.1 miles north, Shackleford sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Mary's CofE Voluntary Controlled Infant School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. For landlords with property near Godalming station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Shackleford is about 5 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Shackleford gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Surrey.
We cover every part of GU8 for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on The Street, Lombard Street and Chalk Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Shackleford, we cover Hurtmore (1 mile east), Puttenham (2 miles north), Compton (2 miles north-east), Wanborough (2 miles north) and Binscombe (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (5 miles north-east), Woking (9 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Farnham (6 miles west), Dorking (15 miles east) and Frimley (8 miles north).
Near you in Shackleford
Typical jobs here are in homes near Middlebriars Wood and Prior's Field School. Shackleford’s nearest station is Godalming station, about 2.2 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (4.5 miles north-east) and Charterhouse School Museum (1.8 miles east). Open spaces near Shackleford include Farncombe Wood and Hog's Back.
What happens on the day
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near Shackleford can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We check the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak over an office, shop or unit can affect the people and stock underneath. Surveying the roof in good time means work can be planned and budgeted around the business. In a small place like Shackleford, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- A report with photographs
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
If you are buying, the report gives you something specific to take back to the seller or agent. You might ask for work to be done before completion, or discuss the price, depending on the findings.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Shackleford
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof, useful for planning maintenance.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.