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Roof Survey in Merrow
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Merrow, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Common questions in Merrow
How do I find out if my home in Merrow is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
I let a flat near Clandon station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
How much is a survey?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
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 will say so.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
About our roof survey in Merrow
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. Standard and Premium go further, like moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. If you’ve noticed cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and valley linings that have cracked or split, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Merrow drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Merrow (GU1, GU4)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Merrow
Other services in Merrow
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. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a smaller place like Merrow, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Merrow and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. It is a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
How we price roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, which makes later changes easy to spot. Around Merrow, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Prices that include VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 20+ years’ experience
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Roof surveys in Merrow: local notes
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you own a rental within reach of Clandon station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Historic houses like Clandon Park, about 0.9 miles east, show how far back building around Merrow goes. Older roofs nearby frequently mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is. Take an older house close to Church of St John the Evangelist: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Merrow is about 2 miles east of Guildford, in Surrey. We carry out roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Merrow and the surrounding area. Merrow is one of the places in Surrey where we work for roof surveys.
Roof surveys in GU1 and GU4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Park Lane, Grove Road and Wykeham Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Merrow, we cover Burpham (1 mile north-west), Abbotswood (1 mile west), West Clandon (2 miles north-east), Guildford (2 miles west) and Chilworth (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Farnham (12 miles west), Ewell (14 miles north-east) and Egham (13 miles north).
Local landmarks in Merrow
In Merrow, that means homes and buildings near St Peter's Catholic School, St Peter's Catholic School and Riverside Park, among other places. Merrow’s nearest station is Clandon station, about 1.6 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Guildford Castle (2.1 miles south-west) and Surrey Infantry Museum (0.6 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger and Silent Pool.