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Roof Survey in Brookwood
Wondering about the roof at a property in Brookwood? We carry out roof surveys in Brookwood and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Somewhere as small as Brookwood, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
To get a price for roof surveys in Brookwood, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Roof survey in Brookwood
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. We’re frequently asked to look into worn lead at chimneys and abutments and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, across the roof space, flat roofs and chimney stacks.
In a small place like Brookwood, many roofs stand in the open, 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 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.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Brookwood (GU24)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Brookwood
What else we do in Brookwood
Your questions about roof surveys in Brookwood
Can a landlord with a rental near Brookwood station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Will you come out to Brookwood?
Yes, Brookwood is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when booking.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s emailed to you.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. When they do, water comes straight into the house. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. In a place like Brookwood, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Prices that include VAT
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Roof surveys around Brookwood
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Landlords with a home close to Brookwood station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you live in an older home near Saint Saviour's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Brookwood is about 3 miles west of Woking, in Surrey. Brookwood is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Brookwood is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work for roof surveys.
Here we cover the GU24 postcode area for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on Sheet's Heath Lane, Connaught Road and Heath Drive and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Brookwood, we cover Sheet's Heath (1 mile north), Knaphill (1 mile north-east), Bisley (1 mile north), Lucas Green (2 miles north) and West End (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Guildford (5 miles south-east), Woking (3 miles east), Camberley (4 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles south-west), Egham (9 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Brookwood
Typical jobs here are in homes near Knowl Hill School, Nag's Head Inn and Brookwood Lye and the streets around them. Brookwood has its own railway station: Brookwood station. A little further out are Brookwood Hospital (1.1 miles north-east) and The Peacocks (3.5 miles east). The countryside around Brookwood includes Brookwood Lye.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- File the report with your home documents
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Let us know about past leaks
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. It is a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Signs you need a roof survey in Brookwood
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot, letting tiles move.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
If you look after a building like Brookwood Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What insurance they carry
Roof by roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar.
Flat roof coverings
A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check its condition and the signs of age.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.