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Roof survey in Broadford, Surrey
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Broadford. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
About our roof survey in Broadford
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay frequently fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. If you’ve noticed gutters that overflow in heavy rain and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on the roof space, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate alike.
Somewhere as small as Broadford, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Broadford (GU4)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes about one to two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Broadford can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. An overflow there sends water indoors. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. In a small place like Broadford, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Broadford
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
Keep the report with your property records. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, yet the nails holding it often fail long before the slate. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted, and for clips that show past repairs.
Chimney stacks
We look at the stack itself, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We’ll tell you if the flue needs a specialist.
Signs you need a roof survey in Broadford
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Lead is also a target for theft.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
If you look after a building such as Shalford Infant School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What happens after the report arrives
FAQs for Broadford
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broadford?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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 Shalford station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Broadford?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it is safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Broadford
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, which helps when budgeting.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Places near Broadford
What else we do in Broadford
Local roofs in Broadford
With Loseley Park about 1.4 miles west, Broadford sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church such as St Michael are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you live near a park such as Shalford Mill, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Broadford is about 2 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Bookings from Broadford are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small.
All of GU4 is covered for roof surveys. We also cover the places around Broadford: Shalford (1 mile east), Peasmarsh (1 mile south-west), Artington (1 mile north-west), East Shalford (1 mile north-east) and Chilworth (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (15 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east) and Dorking (11 miles east).
Near you in Broadford
In Broadford, that means homes and buildings near Shalford Mill, St Catherine's School and The Queen Victoria pub and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Broadford itself: Shalford station. Nearby you will also find Farnham Road Hospital (1.7 miles north) and Guildford Castle (1.5 miles north). For a walk, there’s Pewley Down and Lower Lake.