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Roof survey in Bellfields, Surrey
Roof surveys in Bellfields and the rest of Surrey. We survey on any day of the week.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How a roof survey works in Bellfields
Everything we check, we check safely: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it is safe. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone, for roofs that are hard to see well. You don’t need to do anything except give us access. Everything we see is photographed for the report. We are often asked to look into slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved, on flat roofs, ridges, hips and valleys and natural slate.
Around Bellfields, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Bellfields (GU1, GU2, GU3)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a smaller place like Bellfields, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Bellfields
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
Look out for signs like these:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Take an older house close to St Peter's Church: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bellfields
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Roof surveys around Bellfields
The wider area around Bellfields has a long history of building, with Guildford Castle about 1.5 miles south. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you look after a building such as Pond Meadow School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you own a rental within reach of London Road (Guildford) station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Bellfields is about 1 mile north of Guildford, in Surrey. We carry out roof surveys in Bellfields for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Bellfields is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover for roof surveys.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: GU1, GU2 and GU3. We offer roof surveys to properties on Lock Road, Manor Road and South Road. Bellfields sits on or near the A3 and A320. If you are just outside Bellfields, we cover Guildford (1 mile south), Stoughton (1 mile west), Jacobs Well (1 mile north-east), Westborough (1 mile south-west) and Abbotswood (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Woking (4 miles north), Camberley (8 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (12 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Bellfields
Around Bellfields, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Weyfield Academy, Christ's College and Riverside Park. For rail, the closest station is London Road (Guildford) station, about 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (1.5 miles south) and Guildford Cathedral Treasury (1.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Pewley Hill and Pewley Down.
Common questions in Bellfields
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near London Road (Guildford) station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Bellfields?
Yes, Bellfields is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. We do not provide structural calculations.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
How long does the visit take?
It normally takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years.
What we can’t see
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Bellfields
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks