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Roof Survey in Burntcommon
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Burntcommon, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts with the stack outside. We look for the likely route in.
Roof survey in Burntcommon
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Every part gets the attention it needs. We are frequently asked to look into loose chimney pots and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken, on the roof space, lead flashings and ridges, hips and valleys.
In a small place like Burntcommon, 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 often where weather gets in first.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Burntcommon (GU23)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Burntcommon
Also in Burntcommon
FAQs for Burntcommon
Will you come out to Burntcommon?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Clandon station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe. You get a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when you book.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. 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 will talk to you about another date.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. For a village or hamlet like Burntcommon, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Each report gives a record to compare against.
Roof surveys around Burntcommon
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. 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. With Clandon Park about 2.4 miles south, Burntcommon sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Clandon station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take a building like Send CofE Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For an older house near a landmark such as St William of York, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Burntcommon is about 3 miles south-east of Woking, in Surrey. In Burntcommon, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. Burntcommon is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover for roof surveys.
Roof surveys in GU23 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Linden Way, Beech Drive and The Copse. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Send Marsh (1 mile north), Send (1 mile west), West Clandon (1 mile south), Sutton Green (2 miles west) and Burpham (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (4 miles south-west), Woking (3 miles north-west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Redhill (15 miles east) and Farnham (13 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Burntcommon
We work in homes and buildings around Ripley Court School, The Jovial Sailor pub and St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School. The closest station to Burntcommon is Clandon station, about 1.5 miles south. A little further out are Guildford Castle (4.4 miles south-west) and Send and Ripley History Society Museum (1.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include St Martha's Hill and Boldermere Lake.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The roof’s overall size
- Which survey package you book
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
To get a price for roof surveys in Burntcommon, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.