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Roof survey in Grafham, Surrey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Grafham? You can book a roof survey in Grafham and across Surrey.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
When to book a survey in Grafham
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors, especially near trees.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Loose chimney pots
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Andrew, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Are they insured for the work?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
About our roof survey in Grafham
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof, so they deserve a proper look. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. Typical surveys look at gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, on ridges, hips and valleys, flat roofs and chimney stacks.
Older buildings in small places like Grafham may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Grafham (GU5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Grafham
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Grafham questions
Will you come out to Grafham?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Grafham?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We don’t give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we’ll say so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Towns and villages near Grafham
What else we do in Grafham
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Grafham
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you let a flat or house near Chilworth station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Historic houses such as Chilworth Manor, about 3.8 miles north, show how far back building around Grafham goes. If you own one of the older houses, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Grafham is about 6 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Grafham as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Here we cover the GU5 postcode area for roof surveys. If you’re just outside Grafham, we cover Birtley Green (1 mile north), Shamley Green (1 mile north), Thorncombe Street (1 mile west), Stroud Common (1 mile north-east) and Rowly (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (6 miles north), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Farnham (11 miles west), Reigate (15 miles east) and Dorking (10 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Grafham
We work in homes and buildings around Cucknell's Wood. The nearest railway station is Chilworth station, about 3.5 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Godalming Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (4.9 miles north). Not far away are St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger and Lower Lake.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit usually takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Around Grafham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Grafham
It is easier to plan roof work than to react to it. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than calling someone out after a storm. Outbuildings and barns around Grafham are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What this survey can’t tell you
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- A structural engineer’s report
- Asbestos testing of any kind
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Let us know about past leaks
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Keep the report with your property records
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see each defect and its location, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Keep the roof space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.