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Roof survey in Hambledon, Surrey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof surveys in Hambledon, with photos and a clear written report.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Torn or sagging underlay
How a roof survey works in Hambledon
Three packages cover most roofs: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, like moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Each one comes with a written report. If you’ve noticed gutters that overflow in heavy rain and loose chimney pots, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Hambledon are 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Hambledon (GU8)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Mention any damp patches when booking
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
We email the report to you, with photographs of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each finding is set out in plain English, with recommendations.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
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The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Hambledon, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Roof surveys in Hambledon: local notes
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For landlords with property near Witley station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For an older house near a landmark such as Hambledon Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Hambledon is about 8 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Anywhere in Hambledon, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Hambledon is one of the places in Surrey where we work for roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
We work across GU8 for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Vann Lane, Maltlhouse Lane and Warren Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Hambledon: Wormley (1 mile west), Sandhills (1 mile west), Chiddingfold (2 miles south), Hydestile (2 miles north) and Enton Green (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles north), Woking (13 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (9 miles north-west), Dorking (14 miles north-east) and Frimley (13 miles north).
Around Hambledon
In Hambledon, that means homes and buildings near Rodborough and The Merry Harriers Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Witley station, roughly 0.9 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Godalming Museum (3.5 miles north) and Milford Hospital (2.2 miles north). For a walk, there’s Farncombe Wood and Lower Lake.
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
FAQs for Hambledon
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Witley station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building.
How do I find out if my home in Hambledon is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Is Hambledon in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Hambledon included.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as an exact number, 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.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Why act early in Hambledon
Before you put a home on the market, it is useful to know the roof’s condition. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them, or at least know what to expect. For an older or listed building in a place like Hambledon, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Common roof problems in Hambledon
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
Common reasons to book include:
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
Anyone responsible for a site like St Dominic's School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Will the report include photos?
- How soon the report will arrive