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Roof survey in East Shalford, Surrey
Roof surveys in East Shalford, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Do you need a roof survey in East Shalford?
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Living close to Shalford Mill is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Before booking anyone
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the price includes VAT
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
About our roof survey in East Shalford
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. If you are worried about worn lead at chimneys and abutments and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like East Shalford, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often 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. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- East Shalford (GU4)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. That helps you decide what to do first.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in East Shalford
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Historic houses like Chilworth Manor, about 0.9 miles east, show how far back building in the area around East Shalford goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Shalford station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Thomas, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
East Shalford is about 2 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Anywhere in East Shalford, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small.
We cover every part of the GU4 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Close by, we survey roofs in Shalford (1 mile south-west), Chilworth (1 mile east), Broadford (1 mile south-west), Artington (1 mile west) and Peasmarsh (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Reigate (15 miles east).
Around East Shalford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Shalford Mill, Guildford High School and The Queen Victoria pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Shalford station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include St. Luke’s Hospital (1.3 miles north) and Guildford Castle (1.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include St Martha's Hill and Pewley Down.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
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.
East Shalford: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Shalford station?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in East Shalford?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like East Shalford, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. 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 is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
How to book
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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When you need someone else
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks