Surrey · London and the South East
Old Woking Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Old Woking, with photos and a written report.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
About our roof survey in Old Woking
We survey roofs in Old Woking and across London and the South East. Visits run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, and bring 20+ years’ experience. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photos and recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We survey flat roofs, lead flashings and the roof space, and people most often book us about debris building up in roof valleys and gutters that overflow in heavy rain.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Old Woking (GU22, GU23)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
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. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Around Old Woking, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Roof surveys in Old Woking: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. About 3.8 miles north-east lies Byfleet Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Old Woking has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Peter's Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you let a flat or house near Woking station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Old Woking is about 2 miles south-east of Woking, in Surrey. We carry out roof surveys in Old Woking for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our Surrey coverage includes Old Woking and the places around it.
Roof surveys in GU22 and GU23 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer roof surveys to properties on Ford Road, Farm Road and High Street and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Westfield (1 mile west), Pyrford Village (2 miles north-east), Woking (2 miles north-west), Pyrford (2 miles north-east) and Horsell (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (4 miles south), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (12 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west), Ewell (13 miles east) and Egham (9 miles north).
Near you in Old Woking
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St John the Baptist School, St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School and The New Inn. Old Woking’s nearest station is Woking station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find The Peacocks (1.5 miles north-west) and Woking Community Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Pewley Hill and Boldermere Lake.
Signs you need a roof survey in Old Woking
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.
Problems we come across often include:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Peacocks, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Old Woking: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Woking station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is Old Woking within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only when it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where it applies.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
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Useful tips for Old Woking property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- File the report with your home documents
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. That helps you decide what to do first.
Keep the roof space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
What this survey cannot tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Why it is worth a survey now in Old Woking
By the time water marks a ceiling, it’s frequently been getting in for a while. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
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 Old Woking
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.