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Pre-purchase roof survey in Shackleford, Surrey
Pre-purchase roof surveys across Shackleford, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Old water stains in the loft space
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shackleford
With a written roof report, you can go back to the seller or agent with specifics. You might ask about past repairs, ask for work to be done before completion or think again about your offer. We can’t say how a seller will respond, but you will be asking from facts rather than guesses. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. We are often asked to look into standing water on a flat extension roof and damp timbers or stains in the loft, on the roof space, clay and concrete tiles and gutters and downpipes.
Somewhere as small as Shackleford, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Shackleford (GU8)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- A structural engineer’s report
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Shackleford: local notes
Wanborough Manor, about 2.1 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shackleford. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
Landlords with a home close to Godalming station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Shackleford is about 5 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Shackleford can all book pre-purchase roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small.
We survey roofs across the GU8 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Streets in the area include The Street, Lombard Street and Chalk Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Hurtmore (1 mile east), Puttenham (2 miles north), Compton (2 miles north-east), Wanborough (2 miles north) and Binscombe (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (5 miles north-east), Woking (9 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Farnham (6 miles west), Dorking (15 miles east) and Frimley (8 miles north).
Around Shackleford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Middlebriars Wood and Prior's Field School and the streets around them. Shackleford’s nearest station is Godalming station, about 2.2 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (4.5 miles north-east) and Charterhouse School Museum (1.8 miles east). For a walk, there is Farncombe Wood and Hog's Back.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What we’re asked to look at in Shackleford
Gutter problems often look minor from the street. Overflowing water soaks walls and can rot the timber behind. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the house. We check them as part of the survey.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Places near Shackleford
Other services in Shackleford
Landlords, agents and block managers in Shackleford
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Around Shackleford, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Useful tips for Shackleford property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Check we will be able to get into the loft space
- Let us know your exchange date when you book
- Request records of any re-roofing
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air can’t flow.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Shackleford
Do you cover Shackleford?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Shackleford is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Is Shackleford within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, with a written report and photos. It does not cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Let us know your timetable when you book.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.