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Roof survey in Puttenham, Surrey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Puttenham from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Roof surveys in Puttenham: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. The wider area around Puttenham has a long history of building, with Wanborough Manor about 0.9 miles north-east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Baptist, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Take a building like Puttenham CofE Infant School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Wanborough station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Puttenham is about 4 miles south-east of Aldershot, in Surrey. Whether the building in Puttenham is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Puttenham is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work for roof surveys.
Every address in GU3 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on The Street, Dark Lane and Hops End or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Wanborough (1 mile north-east), Christmas Pie (1 mile north), Flexford (1 mile north), Shackleford (2 miles south) and Compton (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (5 miles east), Woking (8 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north), Farnham (5 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Dorking (15 miles east).
Near you in Puttenham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Good Intent pub, Pucks Oak Barn and McAlmont Reserves and Prior's Field School. The nearest railway station is Wanborough station, roughly 1.6 miles north. A little further out are Guildford Castle (4.5 miles east) and Guildford Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Lower Lake and Hog's Back.
Roof survey in Puttenham
There are three levels of survey: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. 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 applicable. Every package includes a written report. If you are worried about ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Puttenham may be 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Puttenham (GU3)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes between one and two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older rural homes like those around Puttenham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- 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.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Advice
Your questions about roof surveys in Puttenham
How do I find out if my home in Puttenham is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Puttenham?
Yes, Puttenham is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop 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.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, like serious sagging, we’ll say so. We do not provide structural calculations.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
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What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets, since leaks often start there.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we check them too. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Puttenham
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.