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Godalming Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Godalming, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
How a roof survey works in Godalming
There is no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, while others just want to know where they stand. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, flat roofs and clay and concrete tiles, and people most often book us about cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Godalming drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Godalming (GU7, GU8)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What else we do in Godalming
What we’re asked to look at in Godalming
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and rain finds any gap it can. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
If you live near a park such as Phillips Memorial Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What insurance they carry
Your questions about roof surveys in Godalming
How do I find out if my home in Godalming is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Godalming?
Yes. Godalming is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How long does the visit take?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Report times depend on the package.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Godalming
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Godalming, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Mention any damp patches as you book
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.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Godalming
With Loseley Park about 2.2 miles north, Godalming 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 the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you let a flat or house near Godalming station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take a building like Moss Lane School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Godalming is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Godalming is one of many places we visit across Surrey, for homes and businesses alike. Godalming is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
Surveys in GU7 and GU8 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer roof surveys to properties on High Street, Station Road and Market Mews and the roads around them. Godalming sits on or near the A3100 and B2130, which makes travel easy. Close by, we survey roofs in Aaron's Hill (1 mile west), Busbridge (1 mile south-east), Farncombe (1 mile north), Tuesley (1 mile south) and Upper Eashing (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (9 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Dorking (13 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Godalming
We work in homes and buildings around The Richmond Arms Public House, Godalming College and St Hilary's School and the streets around them. Godalming has its own railway station: Godalming station. Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (3.9 miles north-east) and Godalming Museum (under half a mile north). Green spaces nearby include Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.