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Landlord roof survey in Shalford, Surrey
Landlord roof surveys in Shalford and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Flashings that have come away
Shalford homes and their roofs
Historic houses such as Guildford Castle, about 1.5 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Shalford goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Shalford station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you live near a park such as Shalford Mill, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Shalford is about 2 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Whether the building in Shalford is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Surrey coverage includes Shalford.
All of GU4 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Station Road, The Street and Kings Road and the roads around them. We also cover Broadford (1 mile west), East Shalford (1 mile north-east), Peasmarsh (1 mile south-west), Artington (1 mile north-west) and Chilworth (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Shalford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Queen Victoria pub, Broadwater School and Shalford Mill. Shalford has its own railway station: Shalford station. Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (1.5 miles north) and Surrey Police Museum (1.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Lower Lake and Pewley Down.
About our landlord roof survey in Shalford
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early, and plan work rather than react to it. The findings come in a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to see how the roof is changing. We survey shared roofs, rented houses and gutters and downpipes, and people most often book us about loose ridge or hip tiles and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped.
In a small place like Shalford, many roofs stand in the open, 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Shalford (GU4)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
Roof spaces and lofts
The roof space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We check it where there is safe access, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Shalford
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Landlords and agents in Shalford book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photos.
Why act early in Shalford
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Shalford
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Shalford: your questions answered
I let a flat near Shalford station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the building.
Is Shalford within the area you cover?
Yes, Shalford is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted in the report.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Shalford needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Shalford, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Checking the roof from ground level
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses