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Roof surveys in GU10
Own or manage a property in GU10? We cover Lower Bourne, Tongham and Wrecclesham and every street in between.
Towns and villages in GU10
- Lower Bourne
- Tongham
- Wrecclesham
- Boundstone
- Rowledge
- Crondall
- Churt
- Runfold
- Bentley
- Ewshot
- The Sands
- Tilford
- Shortfield Common
- Rushmoor
- Compton
- Charleshill
- Millbridge
- Sandy Cross
- Seale
- Barford
- Bucks Horn Oak
- Dockenfield
- Frensham
- Holt Pound
- Mill Lane
- Warren Corner
- Wishanger Common
- Batt's Corner
- Bowling Alley
- Crosswater
- Dippenhall
- Green Cross
- Redlands
- Tilford Common
- Tilford Reeds
- Dora's Green
- Fleet
- Farnham
- Ash
- Shortheath
Surveys we offer in GU10
- Storm damage roof report
- Roof leak investigation
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- New roof snagging
- Roof survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Flat roof survey
- Gutter survey
- Drone roof survey
- Landlord roof survey
- Chimney survey
- Every service
Share the property address and any deadline you’re working to and we’ll suggest the right survey: phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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About roof surveys in GU10
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. We’re often asked to look into torn or sagging underlay and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, across natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and ridges, hips and valleys.
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How our prices work
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Every finding written up with photos
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Landmarks near Lower Bourne
In Lower Bourne, that means homes and buildings near The Fox Public House, St Martin by the Green and Highfield South Farnham School, among other places. Also close by are Farnham College (0.8 miles north), Underdown nature reserve (0.9 miles west) and Edgeborough School (1 mile south). For rail, the closest station is Farnham station, about 1.1 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Farnham (1.3 miles north-west) and Farnham Castle (1.6 miles north). Open spaces near Lower Bourne include Culverswell Hill and Aunt's Pool.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters across GU10
From Fleet, Farnham and Ash to its smaller places, buildings across GU10 have roofs of every age. The usual weak points are fixings, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Across London and South East England, older homes frequently have slate or clay tiles, while many later ones have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed extensions and dormers are common everywhere. Each roof in GU10 is checked with its age and materials in mind.
Lower Bourne: If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Martin by the Green, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Farnham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground 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.
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
Roof by roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles, especially at the verges and ridge.
Natural slate
Inside the roof space, we check what’s under the slates. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none.
What we’re asked to look at in GU10
Some damage starts inside the roof space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It is often mistaken for a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Loose chimney pots
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from the ground. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or to a real problem being missed. A survey tells you what actually needs attention.
Before booking any surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
FAQs for GU10
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
How do I arrange a roof survey in GU10?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report.