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Roof survey in Castle Green, Surrey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Castle Green, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
We check the stack itself, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If a specialist is needed, we’ll say so.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Roof survey in Castle Green
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof normally wears out sooner than a pitched one, so they deserve a careful look. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We survey lead flashings, ridges, hips and valleys and natural slate, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are condensation or damp timbers in the loft and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone.
In a village or hamlet like Castle Green, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Castle Green (GU24)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Other services in Castle Green
How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Castle Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, 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.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us about parking before the day
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. The photos show what we found and where, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Castle Green
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Signs you need a roof survey in Castle Green
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, while rain gets into every gap. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
Look out for signs like these:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Loose chimney pots
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Take a building like St Lawrence CofE (Aided) Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
What to check before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
What a roof survey looks like in Castle Green
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Castle Green is about 3 miles from Fairoaks Airport. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Landlords with a home close to Brookwood station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take an older house close to Church of St Lawrence: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Castle Green is about 2 miles north-west of Woking, in Surrey. Castle Green gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our Surrey coverage includes Castle Green and the places around it. There is also a page for Guildford.
All of GU24 is covered for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on Scotts Grove Road, Guildford Road and Scott's Grove Close and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Penny Pot (1 mile north-west), Coxhill Green (1 mile north-east), Chobham (1 mile north-east), West End (1 mile west) and Bisley (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (6 miles south), Camberley (5 miles west), Epsom (15 miles east), Farnham (12 miles south-west), Ewell (15 miles east) and Egham (7 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Castle Green
In Castle Green, that means homes and buildings near The Sun Public House, Gordon's School and Milford Green and Coxhill Green and the streets around them. The closest station to Castle Green is Brookwood station, roughly 2.6 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Brookwood Hospital (1.6 miles south) and Chobham Museum (0.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Brookwood Lye.
Castle Green: your questions answered
Is my home in Castle Green listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Are there drone restrictions around Castle Green?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Castle Green is about 3 miles from Fairoaks Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos testing is not part of our service. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It isn’t a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Is Castle Green in your area?
Yes. Castle Green is part of the area we cover.