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Roof survey in Busbridge, Surrey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Busbridge and the rest of Surrey. We survey seven days a week.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
Keep the report with your property records. It gives you something to compare against later, and it can help when you sell.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Roof survey in Busbridge: what you get
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, while others just want to know where they stand. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, so it’s easy to find a day that suits. Common reasons to book are ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, across lead flashings, the roof space and chimney stacks.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Busbridge (GU7)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Busbridge
Some damage starts inside the loft space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Loose chimney pots
- Standing water on a flat roof
Take a building like Busbridge Infant School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Why get it checked now?
Without a survey, you’re guessing at what the roof needs. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or miss the fault that matters. We tell you what’s really needed. Outbuildings and barns around Busbridge are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- An independent look at the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Busbridge: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Godalming station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Busbridge is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we’ll say so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Busbridge
Historic houses such as Loseley Park, about 2.7 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Busbridge goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St John the Baptist Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Living close to Phillips Memorial Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Busbridge is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We carry out roof surveys in Busbridge for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Busbridge is one of the places in Surrey where we work for roof surveys.
All of GU7 is covered for roof surveys. We cover properties on Old Rectory Gardens, Hambledon Road and Brighton Road. We also cover the places around Busbridge: Godalming (1 mile north-west), Tuesley (1 mile south-west), Aaron's Hill (1 mile west), Farncombe (1 mile north) and Hydestile (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Dorking (12 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north-west).
Near you in Busbridge
We work in homes and buildings around St Hilary's School, Phillips Memorial Park and Godalming College. For rail, the closest station is Godalming station, about 1 mile north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (4.2 miles north) and Milford Hospital (1.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
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How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. For a village or hamlet like Busbridge, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.