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Artington Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Artington, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Roof survey in Artington
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. They’re included alongside the main roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs frequently need attention long before the main roof. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We survey chimney stacks, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles, and common reasons people get in touch are loose ridge or hip tiles and flashings that have come away from the wall.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Artington (GU3)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about roof surveys in Artington
Is Artington within the area you cover?
Yes, Artington is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
I let a flat near Shalford station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
How much does a roof survey cost in Artington?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
What we are asked to look at in Artington
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while rain gets into every gap. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
Trees in and around Shalford Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
What to check before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether VAT is added on top
Places near Artington
Other services in Artington
Useful tips for Artington property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
- Check we can open the loft hatch
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Artington
Historic houses such as Guildford Castle, about 1.1 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Artington goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you let a flat or house near Shalford station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you look after a building such as Shalford Infant School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Artington is about 2 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We cover Artington and the rest of Surrey. Artington is one of the places in Surrey where we work.
Here we cover the GU3 postcode area for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Old Portsmouth Road, The Ridges and River Wey Close and the roads around them. Being close to the A3100, Artington is easy for us to reach for roof surveys. We also cover the places around Artington: Broadford (1 mile south-east), Peasmarsh (1 mile south), Shalford (1 mile south-east), East Shalford (1 mile east) and Abbotswood (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (15 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east) and Dorking (11 miles east).
What’s near Artington
In Artington, that means homes and buildings near Shalford Park, Academy of Contemporary Music and Guildford County School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Shalford station, about 0.7 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Surrey Police Museum (less than half a mile north-west) and Guildford Castle (1.1 miles north). Not far away are Pewley Down and St Catherine's Hill.
How we price roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How big the roof is
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Rural addresses near Artington can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
A small roof defect typically gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and wet timber starts to decay. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. In a place like Artington, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Artington
- Package prices that include VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Visits on any day of the week
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.