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Roof Survey in Binscombe
A careful look at the roof at your property in Binscombe, with photographs and a written report.
- Loose chimney pots
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Binscombe
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe to get in. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We survey clay and concrete tiles, flat roofs and ridges, hips and valleys, and the problems we are asked to look at most are slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters.
In a small place like Binscombe, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Binscombe (GU7)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a roof survey in Binscombe?
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Living close to Farncombe Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their insurance cover
Towns and villages near Binscombe
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What affects the price in Binscombe
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
What happens if roof problems are left?
Without a survey, you are guessing at what the roof needs. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or miss the fault that matters. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. Older and listed buildings around Binscombe may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Package prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Roof surveys in Binscombe: local notes
Loseley Park, about 0.7 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Binscombe. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
The streets around a church like St John the Evangelist Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you own a rental within reach of Farncombe station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Binscombe is about 3 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Binscombe gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in GU7 is covered for roof surveys. Streets in the area include Squirrels Close, Redwing Avenue and Copse Side, and we cover them all. Other places close to Binscombe include Compton (1 mile north-west), Hurtmore (1 mile west), Littleton (1 mile north-east), Onslow Village (2 miles north) and Shackleford (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (3 miles north-east), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east) and Dorking (12 miles east).
Near you in Binscombe
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Withies Inn, Farncombe Wood and Broadwater School. The nearest railway station is Farncombe station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (2.6 miles north-east) and Charterhouse School Museum (0.7 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Leave roof access to professionals
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. They’ll see each defect and its location, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Around Binscombe, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
To get a price for roof surveys in Binscombe, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Common questions in Binscombe
Will you come out to Binscombe?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can a landlord with a rental near Farncombe station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
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.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.