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Shackleford Landlord Roof Survey
We carry out landlord roof surveys in Shackleford and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Flashings that have come away
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shackleford
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft space. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too when they’re in the agreed scope. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can be seen safely and the loft where access is safe. If you are worried about ponding or splits on flat roofs and ceiling stains reported by tenants, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Shackleford (GU8)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Shackleford: your questions answered
Is my home in Shackleford listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Godalming station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Shackleford?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes an hour or two at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Shackleford often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Shackleford, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Shackleford
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. They all age at different rates, and flat roofs over rear additions frequently need attention sooner.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Leaks into upper flats
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damaged pots and flaunching
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Mary's CofE Voluntary Controlled Infant School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How soon the report will arrive
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
What we look for on each type of roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. We note what we see from inside.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys often let water in at the flashings. We record anything visible.
Why act early in Shackleford
Finding a roof defect early typically means a smaller, planned job. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. In a place like Shackleford, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Shackleford
- An independent view of the roof
- Package prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Local roofs in Shackleford
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. 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. The wider area around Shackleford has a long history of building, with Wanborough Manor about 2.1 miles north. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live near a park such as Middlebriars Wood, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For landlords with property near Godalming station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Shackleford is about 5 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Shackleford and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Across Surrey, we cover Shackleford.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: GU8. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on The Street, Lombard Street and Chalk Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Shackleford include 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
In Shackleford, that means homes and buildings near Middlebriars Wood and Prior's Field School, among other places. The closest station to Shackleford is Godalming station, roughly 2.2 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area 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.