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Roof surveys in GU4
Our roof surveyors cover all of the GU4 postcode district, including Burpham, Shalford and Chilworth. You get a written report with photos after every survey, and prices start from £150, including VAT.
Where we work in GU4
- Burpham
- Shalford
- Chilworth
- Jacobs Well
- West Clandon
- East Clandon
- Sutton Green
- East Shalford
- Blackheath
- Broadford
- Guildford
- Merrow
Services in GU4
- New roof snagging
- Flat roof survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Roof survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Gutter survey
- Drone roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Landlord roof survey
- Chimney survey
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Give us the street, the postcode and a line about the roof to book a survey: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How a roof survey works in GU4
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof usually wears out sooner than a pitched one, so they deserve a close look. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. Common reasons to book are standing water on a flat roof and worn lead at chimneys and abutments, on flat roofs, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate.
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
What affects the price in GU4
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why clients in GU4 book us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- A written report with photographs
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
How to book
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Near you in Burpham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Burpham Foundation Primary School, Riverside Park and St Peter's Catholic School, among other places. Nearby too are George Abbot School (under half a mile south) and Church of the Holy Spirit (less than half a mile east). The closest station to Burpham is London Road (Guildford) station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (2 miles south-west) and Surrey Infantry Museum (1.4 miles east). Not far away are Silent Pool and Pewley Down.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters across GU4
Across GU4, from Guildford, Burpham and Merrow outwards, roofs range from old slate and clay tile to modern concrete tiles and flat roofs. Chimneys, valleys, flashings and gutters are usually where the work is.
The South East’s airspace includes flight restriction zones around several of its airports, so every drone flight in GU4 is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Flights that need permission only go ahead once it’s given.
Burpham: Clandon Park, about 1.7 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Burpham. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is. The streets around a church like Church of the Holy Spirit are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Why roofs fail
Slates and tiles often outlast the fixings that hold them. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Loose chimney pots
Landlords, agents and block managers in GU4
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Mortar at ridges and verges frequently cracks on tiled roofs. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar.
Why act early?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, so you can compare it next time.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the survey will not cover
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Let us know about past leaks
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
- File the report with your home documents
Keep the report with your property records. It’s a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.
Common questions in GU4
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It isn’t a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
Do you cover GU4 for roof surveys?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, GU4 included.
How do I arrange a roof survey in GU4?
To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.