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Roof surveys in GU2
Live in GU2? We cover Stoughton, Westborough and Onslow Village and every street in between.
Where we work in GU2
What we do in GU2
- New roof snagging
- Landlord roof survey
- Drone roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Gutter survey
- Flat roof survey
- Chimney survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Roof survey
- Thermal imaging roof 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 send us an email.
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How a roof survey works in GU2
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. We are frequently asked to look into debris building up in roof valleys and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken, on the roof space, flat roofs and chimney stacks.
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
How our prices work
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What you get with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What’s near Stoughton
Around Stoughton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Chitty's Common, Wooden Bridge pub and Emmanuel Church and the streets around them. Nearby too are Christ's College (0.5 miles east), Stoughton Infant School (within half a mile east) and Rydes Hill Preparatory School (0.5 miles south-west). For rail, the closest station is Guildford station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (1.7 miles south-east) and Guildford Hospital (1.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Stoughton include Littlefield Common and Pewley Hill.
Roof surveys across GU2: local notes
Homes across GU2 range from older properties with chimneys and lead flashings to newer houses with concrete tiles. Blocked gutters, slipped slates and tired flashings turn up on all of them sooner or later.
Several airports in London and South East England have flight restriction zones around them, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any drone flight in GU2. Where permission is needed, the flight waits for it.
Stoughton: For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Stoughton Infant School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Homes near green spaces such as Chitty's Common can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Honest limits
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
Common roof problems in GU2
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts at the top of the stack.
We are often asked to look at:
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Why act early?
Before you put a home on the market, it is useful to know the roof’s condition. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them.
What to check before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Will the report include photos?
- Their insurance cover
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. It’s a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
How we price roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Height and safe access
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
For a price for roof surveys in GU2, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
GU2: your questions answered
Do you work in GU2?
Yes. We carry out roof surveys in GU2, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How do I book a survey in GU2?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on any day of the week.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.