Surrey · London and the South East
Dockenfield Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Dockenfield and the rest of Surrey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Worn or blocked valleys
Roof survey in Dockenfield
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. 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. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. If you are worried about water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and standing water on a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Dockenfield, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Dockenfield (GU10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Dockenfield
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Dockenfield?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Bentley (Hampshire) station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
How long does the visit take?
Allow between one and two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Dockenfield?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Common roof problems in Dockenfield
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
For landlords with property near Bentley (Hampshire) station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
What to check before booking
- What experience they bring
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Also near Dockenfield
What else we do in Dockenfield
For landlords and managing agents
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.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Prices for roof surveys in Dockenfield
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Roof area
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
All our prices include VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before you book.
What to tell us when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Roof surveys in Dockenfield: local notes
With Farnham Castle about 4.1 miles north, Dockenfield sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, 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. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Take an older house close to The Church Of The Good Shepherd: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Dockenfield is about 4 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Wherever you are in Dockenfield, we can come and survey your property. Dockenfield is one of the places in Surrey we cover for roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: GU10. Local streets include The Street and Lake Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Batt's Corner (1 mile north-west), Frithend (1 mile west), Wishanger Common (1 mile south-east), Bucks Horn Oak (1 mile north-west) and Rowledge (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles north-east), Woking (15 miles north-east), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (4 miles north), Frimley (11 miles north) and Haslemere (7 miles south-east).
What’s near Dockenfield
For rail, the closest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 2.4 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Powderham Castle (4 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Not far away are Farnham Heath.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Cottages and farmhouses around Dockenfield often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, particularly after autumn. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- A full building survey of the property
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Natural slate