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Roof survey in Donkey Town, Surrey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across Donkey Town, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Standing water on a flat roof
Roof survey in Donkey Town
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. We check the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. We survey clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and natural slate, and people most often book us about worn lead at chimneys and abutments and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists.
Some older homes in villages like Donkey Town are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Donkey Town (GU24)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys in Donkey Town: local notes
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Take an older house close to Holy Trinity: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Living close to Brentmoor Heath is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Donkey Town is about 3 miles east of Camberley, in Surrey. Whether the building in Donkey Town is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Donkey Town is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work. Guildford is in our area too.
Surveys in GU24 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof survey at a property on Broad Street, Orchard Close and Ashley Way or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Lucas Green (1 mile south-east), West End (1 mile east), Lightwater (1 mile north-west), Bisley (1 mile south-east) and Penny Pot (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (7 miles south-east), Woking (4 miles south-east), Camberley (3 miles west), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Egham (8 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles east).
Around Donkey Town
We work in homes and buildings around Holy Trinity CofE Primary School and Brentmoor Heath. The closest station to Donkey Town is Bagshot station, about 2.3 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Brookwood Hospital (2.3 miles south-east) and The Museum of The National Rifle Association (1.9 miles south). Open spaces near Donkey Town include Brookwood Lye.
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Common roof problems in Donkey Town
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
For landlords with property near Bagshot station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
What to check before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Is VAT included in the price?
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- File the report with your home documents
- Let us know about past leaks
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Keep the roof space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Check insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Donkey Town
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
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 around your tenants.
How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles, particularly at the verges and ridge.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Roof area
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to let us know when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Anything about access we should know
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photographs. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Donkey Town frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Common questions in Donkey Town
I let a flat near Bagshot station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Donkey Town?
Yes, Donkey Town is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it is safe to do so. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.