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Roof survey in Onslow Village, Surrey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Roof surveys in Onslow Village, with photos and a clear written report.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Roof surveys in Onslow Village: local notes
Guildford Castle, about 1.3 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Onslow Village. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Guildford station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Homes near green spaces such as Broadstreet can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Onslow Village is about 2 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Onslow Village is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Onslow Village is one of the places in Surrey we cover for roof surveys.
Every address in GU2 and GU3 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a roof survey at a property on Gill Avenue, Farnham Road and Orchard Road or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the A31, Onslow Village is simple for us to get to. If you’re just outside Onslow Village, we cover Littleton (1 mile south), Wood Street Village (2 miles north-west), Compton (2 miles south-west), Binscombe (2 miles south) and Fairlands (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (6 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (14 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (13 miles north-east) and Dorking (12 miles east).
What’s near Onslow Village
Around Onslow Village, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Guildford County School, Academy of Contemporary Music and Broadstreet and the streets around them. Onslow Village’s nearest station is Guildford station, about 1 mile east. A little further out are Guildford Castle (1.3 miles east) and Guildford Cathedral Treasury (0.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Onslow Village includes Pewley Down and Lower Lake.
Roof survey in Onslow Village: what you get
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, and the loft space where there is safe access. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. We survey lead flashings, flat roofs and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and condensation or damp timbers in the loft.
In a smaller place like Onslow Village, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A proper look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Onslow Village (GU2, GU3)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
More services for Onslow Village
Leave it or get it looked at?
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. A survey sets a baseline, so you can compare it next time. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Onslow Village, so it’s useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book us in Onslow Village
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent look at the roof
- Prices that include VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Do you need a roof survey in Onslow Village?
Slates and tiles often outlast the fixings that hold them. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot, letting tiles move.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
Take a building like Onslow Infant School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Onslow Village, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
To get a price for roof surveys in Onslow Village, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. Upstands and outlets are checked too.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. They get particular attention in every survey.
What affects the price in Onslow Village
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The property’s address and postcode
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Your questions about roof surveys in Onslow Village
Do you cover smaller places like Onslow Village?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can a landlord with a rental near Guildford station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the loft space. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe. You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Report times depend on the package.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. That helps you decide what to do first.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.