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Roof survey in Compton, Surrey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Compton. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
How a roof survey works in Compton
The report is written for you, in plain language. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and where it’s relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. Common reasons to book are torn or sagging underlay and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone, across ridges, hips and valleys, chimney stacks and the roof space.
In a small place like Compton, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Compton (GU10, GU9)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Compton
It is easier to plan roof work than to react to it. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than waiting for something to fail. For older village homes like those around Compton, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Compton
- Surveys seven days a week
- 20+ years’ experience
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Useful tips for Compton property owners
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see each defect and its location, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Rural addresses near Compton 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. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Nearby places to Compton
Other services in Compton
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Asbestos testing of any kind
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Compton
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
When to book a survey in Compton
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 typically book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Take an older house close to St Marys Parish Church: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Will the report include photos?
Your questions about roof surveys in Compton
How do I find out if my home in Compton is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
I let a flat near Farnham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Is Compton in your area?
Yes, we do. We carry out roof surveys in Compton, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the roof space where there’s safe access. You get a written report with photographs and recommendations.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. If a specialist is needed, we will say so.
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and the South East. Widespread slipping normally points to corroded nails, and we say how widespread it looks.
Local roofs in Compton
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. About 1.8 miles west lies Farnham Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Compton has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Living close to Moor Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as South Farnham School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Compton is about 1 mile east of Farnham, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Compton can all book roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Surrey coverage includes Compton. There is also a page for Guildford.
Roof surveys in GU10 and GU9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Moor Park Lane, Compton Way and Moor Park Way. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Runfold (1 mile east), The Sands (1 mile east), Badshot Lea (1 mile north), Farnham (1 mile west) and Sandy Cross (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (9 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (7 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Around Compton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Moor Park and Shepherd & Flock pub. For rail, the closest station is Farnham station, about 1.3 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Museum of Farnham (1.8 miles west) and Farnham Castle (1.8 miles west). The countryside around Compton includes Runfold Wood and Culverswell Hill.