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Roof Survey in Barford
Roof surveys in Barford from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Worn or blocked valleys
Roof survey in Barford: what you get
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Slate frequently lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. If you’ve noticed crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and loose ridge or hip tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
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 roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Where
- Barford (GU10, GU26)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Barford homes and their roofs
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Haslemere station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you look after a building such as St John's CofE Aided Infant School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Take an older house close to St John the Evangelist: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Barford is about 4 miles east of Bordon, in Surrey. Anywhere in Barford, we can carry out roof surveys at your property. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Roof surveys in GU10 and GU26 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof survey at a property on Churt Road, Kitts Lane and Hammer Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Whitmoor Vale (1 mile south-east), Churt (1 mile north), Green Cross (1 mile north-east), Beacon Hill (1 mile east) and Crosswater (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (12 miles north-east), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (6 miles north), Frimley (13 miles north), Haslemere (4 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Barford
We work in homes and buildings around Crossways Inn and The Flashes, among other places. The nearest railway station is Haslemere station, roughly 3.9 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (3.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Gibbet Hill and Upper Lake.
Prices for roof surveys in Barford
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
- The size of the roof
For a price for your roof in Barford, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll typically ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What made you get in touch
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Anything about access we should know
To get a price for roof surveys in Barford, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
What a roof survey does not cover
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaks rarely show up straight away. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. From inside the roof space, we can frequently spot it sooner. Older and listed buildings around Barford may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Barford
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Towns and villages near Barford
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Barford: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Barford is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s 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.
I let a flat near Haslemere station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do you work in Barford?
Yes. We cover Barford and the rest of Surrey. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
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.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Leave roof access to professionals
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed, and whether work has done its job.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a village or hamlet like Barford, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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 is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. We say what we can see and when a closer look would need opening up.
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts with the stack outside. We check the flashings and mortar for the cause.