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Roof surveys in GU5
Own or manage a property in GU5? We cover Bramley, Wonersh and Gomshall and every street in between, for homes, flats and commercial roofs.
Places in GU5
- Bramley
- Wonersh
- Gomshall
- Shere
- Shamley Green
- Peaslake
- Hoe
- Farley Green
- Albury
- Thorncombe Street
- Albury Heath
- Stroud Common
- Birtley Green
- Grafham
- Little London
- Rowly
Surveys we offer in GU5
- Flat roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- New roof snagging
- Roof leak investigation
- Chimney survey
- Landlord roof survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Roof survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Drone roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Gutter survey
- All services
Let us know the address and the type of roof and we’ll find a date: ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Our roof survey service in GU5
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. We survey chimney stacks, natural slate and the roof space, and the problems we are asked to look at most are standing water on a flat roof and worn lead at chimneys and abutments.
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Prices in GU5
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey
- An independent view of the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
How to book
For a price for roof surveys in GU5, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Local landmarks in Bramley
We work in homes and buildings around St Catherine's School, Broadwater School and Shalford Mill and the streets around them. Also close by are Bramley CofE Aided Infant School and Nursery (under half a mile south), The Church of Holy Trinity (within half a mile north-west) and The Wheatsheaf pub (less than half a mile west). The nearest railway station is Shalford station, roughly 1.5 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north) and Surrey Police Museum (2.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Bramley include St Catherine's Hill and St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger.
Roof surveys across GU5: local notes
From Bramley, Wonersh and Gomshall to smaller places, people across GU5 use a roof survey to plan ahead. A report helps you sort small faults before they let water in.
Our area takes in slate-roofed London terraces, clay-tiled Weald houses, Essex weatherboarding and post-war new towns. Roofs in GU5 are part of that picture.
Bramley: For landlords with property near Shalford station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Anyone responsible for a site like St Catherine's School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Different roofs, different checks
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted, especially at the verges and ridge.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or split lead lets water straight in.
What a survey does not cover
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- A structural engineer’s report
Signs you need a roof survey
Slates and tiles often outlast the fixings that hold them. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot, letting tiles move.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Landlords, agents and block managers in GU5
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in GU5. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
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. Do not go up yourself.
FAQs for GU5
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
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.
Do you work in GU5?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, GU5 included.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.