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Roof Survey in Badshot Lea
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a roof survey in Badshot Lea and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Roof survey in Badshot Lea: what you get
We inspect what can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it is safe. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Everything we see is photographed for the report. We survey chimney stacks, lead flashings and natural slate, and people most often book us about leaning or weathered chimney stacks and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists.
Somewhere as small as Badshot Lea, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Badshot Lea (GU9)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Badshot Lea
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Questions from Badshot Lea
Do you cover smaller places like Badshot Lea?
Yes, Badshot Lea is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can a landlord with a rental near Aldershot station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Can you look at a roof that’s 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 stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Somewhere like Badshot Lea needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
To get a price for roof surveys in Badshot Lea, call 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A structural engineer’s report
- Asbestos testing of any kind
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
Why it is worth a survey now in Badshot Lea
Leaks rarely show up right away. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. From inside the loft space, we can frequently spot it sooner. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Badshot Lea, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Badshot Lea homes and their roofs
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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Farnham Castle, about 1.8 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Badshot Lea. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. The streets around a church such as St George's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Badshot Lea Village Infant School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Badshot Lea is about 1 mile south of Aldershot, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Badshot Lea and the rest of Surrey. Our Surrey coverage includes Badshot Lea and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Here we cover the GU9 postcode area for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Badshot Lea Road, The Green and Beech Tree Drive. You’ll find Badshot Lea on the B3208, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Badshot Lea include Weybourne (1 mile north-west), Hale (1 mile west), Heath End (1 mile north-west), Compton (1 mile south) and Aldershot (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Guildford (8 miles east), Woking (10 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north), Frimley (6 miles north), Haslemere (10 miles south) and Cranleigh (14 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Badshot Lea
We work in homes and buildings around Shepherd & Flock pub, All Hallows Catholic School and The Connaught School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Weybourne LNR (0.6 miles west) and Prince Consort's Library (1.8 miles north). The nearest railway station is Aldershot station, about 1.2 miles north. A little further out are Farnham Castle (1.8 miles south-west) and Fleet Community Hospital (5.4 miles north-west). Not far away are Aunt's Pool and Rowhill Nature Reserve.
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Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
Keep the report with your property records. It gives you something to compare against later, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Keep the roof space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.