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Landlord roof survey in East Shalford, Surrey
Landlord roof surveys around East Shalford, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Landlord roof survey in East Shalford: what you get
Landlords frequently book us when buying a property to rent out, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders frequently want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier to arrange. We survey converted houses, flat roofs on blocks and blocks of flats, and people most frequently book us about flashings that have come away and slipped or missing slates and tiles.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- East Shalford (GU4)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Arrange flat access in advance
- File each roof report for future reference
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
Common roof problems in East Shalford
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. Each wears differently, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
If you look after a building like Tillingbourne Junior School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- What insurance they carry
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Why act early in East Shalford
Finding a roof defect early typically means a smaller, planned job. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. For an older or listed building in a place like East Shalford, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
For a price for your roof in East Shalford, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Prices that include VAT
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Photos and a written report every time
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often need replacing after around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. We note what we see from inside.
Common questions in East Shalford
Does a conservation area affect roof work in East Shalford?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can a landlord with a rental near Shalford station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
Landlords, agents and block managers in East Shalford
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in East Shalford. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Local roofs in East Shalford
Chilworth Manor, about 0.9 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around East Shalford. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Take an older house close to Church of St Thomas: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Homes near green spaces like Shalford Mill can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
East Shalford is about 2 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in East Shalford, the roof can be surveyed. East Shalford is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work for landlord roof surveys.
We work across the GU4 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Other places close to East Shalford include Shalford (1 mile south-west), Chilworth (1 mile east), Broadford (1 mile south-west), Artington (1 mile west) and Peasmarsh (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Reigate (15 miles east).
What’s near East Shalford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Shalford Mill, Guildford High School and The Queen Victoria pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Shalford station, about 0.7 miles south-west. A little further out are St. Luke’s Hospital (1.3 miles north) and Guildford Castle (1.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include St Martha's Hill and Pewley Down.
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about one to two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere like East Shalford needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.