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Roof Survey in Hatchford
Need a roof survey in Hatchford? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
How a roof survey works in Hatchford
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. If you’re worried about ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and cracked mortar along the ridge, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Hatchford (KT11)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Hatchford
What else we do in Hatchford
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. A survey sets a baseline, which makes later changes easy to spot. Outbuildings and barns around Hatchford are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Hatchford
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Package prices that include VAT
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Hatchford
With Byfleet Manor about 2.1 miles north-west, Hatchford 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In Surrey, older roofs are frequently 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 you own a rental within reach of Effingham Junction station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take a building like St Matthew's CofE Aided Infant School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Hatchford is about 5 miles south of Weybridge, in Surrey. We carry out roof surveys in Hatchford for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Hatchford is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
We work across the KT11 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. If you’re just outside Hatchford, we cover Martyr's Green (1 mile south-west), Hatchford End (1 mile west), Downside (1 mile east), Wisley (2 miles north-west) and Byfleet (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles south-west), Woking (6 miles west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (7 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Hatchford
In Hatchford, that means homes and buildings near The Forest and the Highlands and The Black Swan pub, among other places. Hatchford’s nearest station is Effingham Junction station, roughly 1.3 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Send and Ripley History Society Museum (2.7 miles west) and Woking Community Hospital (5.3 miles west). Open spaces near Hatchford include Papercourt Marshes and Boldermere Lake.
Prices for roof surveys in Hatchford
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What kind of property and roof it is
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Questions from Hatchford
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Effingham Junction station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hatchford?
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 climb onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
How long does the visit take?
It usually takes an hour or two for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
When to book a survey in Hatchford
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.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Living close to The Forest and the Highlands is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Are they insured for the work?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What experience they bring
What we do, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Somewhere as small as Hatchford, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.