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Roof survey in Birtley Green, Surrey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Roof surveys in Birtley Green, with photos and a clear written report.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
When you need someone else
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- A full building survey of the property
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
About our roof survey in Birtley Green
Our roof surveys cover Birtley Green and the wider South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, and bring 20+ years’ experience. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. When you’re ready to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We survey clay and concrete tiles, flat roofs and lead flashings, and people most often book us about valley linings that have cracked or split and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching.
In a small place like Birtley Green, 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- Birtley Green (GU5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It usually takes an hour or two for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere like Birtley Green needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Useful tips for Birtley Green property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Photograph stains when they appear
- File the report with your home documents
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
We email the report to you, with photographs of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are explained in plain words.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Each report gives a record to compare against.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to let us know when you contact us
These details help when you get in touch:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
Your questions about roof surveys in Birtley Green
Is Birtley Green within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can a landlord with a rental near Shalford station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
What do you check on a roof survey?
All the main parts of the roof: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Local roofs in Birtley Green
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. About 2.9 miles north lies Chilworth Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Birtley Green has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark such as Christ Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Shalford station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Living close to Cucknell's Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Birtley Green is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Birtley Green can all book roof surveys. Our Surrey coverage includes Birtley Green.
All of GU5 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside Birtley Green, we cover Shamley Green (1 mile east), Grafham (1 mile south), Bramley (1 mile north-west), Wonersh (1 mile north) and Thorncombe Street (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north-west), Farnham (11 miles west), Reigate (15 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Around Birtley Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Cucknell's Wood, St Catherine's School and Red Lion Inn, among other places. Birtley Green’s nearest station is Shalford station, about 2.6 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Milford Hospital (3.6 miles west) and Guildford Castle (3.9 miles north). Open spaces near Birtley Green include Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Birtley Green
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.