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Gomshall Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across Gomshall, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We check the flashings and mortar for the cause.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move, leaving gaps along the courses.
Roof survey in Gomshall: what you get
There’s no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, while others just want to know where they stand. The approach is the same in each case: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. Visits run on any day of the week, so it is easy to find a day that suits. If you’ve noticed condensation or damp timbers in the loft and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Gomshall, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Gomshall (GU5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
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Gomshall: your questions answered
Is my home in Gomshall listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Gomshall station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the loft space where there’s safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How long does the visit take?
Allow an hour or two at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. We’ll give you an idea of timing when you book.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Gomshall
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Gomshall. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Roof surveys in Gomshall: local notes
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Take a building like Shere CofE Aided Infant School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Trees in and around Colekitchen Down shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Gomshall is about 5 miles west of Dorking, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Gomshall can all book roof surveys. Across Surrey, we cover Gomshall. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Surveys in GU5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Station Road, High View and Queen Street or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Shere (1 mile west), Abinger Hammer (1 mile east), Hoe (1 mile south), Albury Heath (1 mile west) and Little London (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (6 miles west), Woking (9 miles north-west), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east) and Redhill (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in Gomshall
Typical jobs here are in homes near Black Horse pub and Colekitchen Down. Gomshall has its own railway station: Gomshall station. Other landmarks nearby include Abinger Castle (2.2 miles south-east) and Shere Museum (0.6 miles west). For a walk, there’s Silent Pool and Combe Bottom.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Without a survey, you’re guessing at what the roof needs. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or to a real problem being missed. We tell you what’s really needed. Older and listed buildings around Gomshall may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older roofs in small places like Gomshall can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What we are asked to look at in Gomshall
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
If you live in an older home near The Church of St James, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Questions to ask before you book
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their insurance cover
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs