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Shillinglee Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Shillinglee from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
When to book a survey in Shillinglee
Chimneys take the worst of the weather. Mortar erodes, the flaunching around the pots cracks and the flashings work loose. A stack may be shared with the neighbours, which can affect how any work is arranged.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
If you let a flat or house near Witley station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Before booking anyone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Will the report include photos?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Pre-purchase roof survey in Shillinglee
The roof is one of the most expensive parts of a home to repair, and one of the hardest for a buyer to see. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you are tied in. We look at the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the roof space where it’s safe to get in. The findings come in a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof and chimney mortar that has eroded, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat-roofed extensions and dormers, the roof space and chimney stacks alike.
Older buildings in small places like Shillinglee may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, 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.
- Location
- Shillinglee (GU8)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Shillinglee homes and their roofs
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
For any home in Shillinglee, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Shillinglee is about 12 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Whether the building in Shillinglee is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Shillinglee is one of the places in Surrey where we work. You can also see our page for Guildford.
We survey roofs across the GU8 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover Ramsnest Common (1 mile north-west), Northchapel (2 miles south-west), Ansteadbrook (2 miles west), Ebernoe (3 miles south) and Lurgashall (4 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles north), Farnham (12 miles north-west), Haslemere (4 miles west), Cranleigh (7 miles north-east), Ash (12 miles north) and Godalming (7 miles north).
Local landmarks in Shillinglee
The closest station to Shillinglee is Witley station, about 3.8 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Haslemere and District Hospital (3.8 miles west). The countryside around Shillinglee includes Shillinglee Lake and Blackdown.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Once you exchange, the roof’s problems become yours. Before then, you can still ask questions, ask for work to be done or reconsider. A survey after you’ve moved in tells you the same things, but too late to use them in the purchase. Older and listed buildings around Shillinglee may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book us in Shillinglee
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 98% of customers satisfied
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A written report with photos
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Towns and villages near Shillinglee
What else we do in Shillinglee
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Chimney stacks take the brunt of the weather. We check the pots, the flaunching, the pointing and the flashings, as far as we can see them safely.
Clay and concrete tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They wear slowly, but surfaces erode and edges crack, and low-pitched roofs need their laps to be right.
How it works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes between one and two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Shillinglee, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Shillinglee
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
FAQs for Shillinglee
How do I find out if my home in Shillinglee is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Shillinglee in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Shillinglee is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Tell us your exchange date and we will help you choose.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. The report is most useful before exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.