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Roof Survey in Pyrford Village
Roof surveys in Pyrford Village, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Standing water on a flat roof
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
How a roof survey works in Pyrford Village
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. Typical surveys look at slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and loose chimney pots, on ridges, hips and valleys, chimney stacks and flat roofs.
In a small place like Pyrford Village, many roofs stand in the open, 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Pyrford Village (GU22)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for roof surveys in Pyrford Village
To price your survey, we look at:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- When you need the report by
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The address and postcode of the property
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
How it works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes an hour or two at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Pyrford Village needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Let us know about past leaks
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Leave roof access to professionals
File the report with your other home documents. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
What we’re asked to look at in Pyrford 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, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Loose chimney pots
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
For landlords with property near West Byfleet station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- When you will get the report
- Will the report include photos?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Questions from Pyrford Village
Is my home in Pyrford Village listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Pyrford Village within the area you cover?
Yes, Pyrford Village is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as an exact number, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
What a roof survey looks like in Pyrford Village
The wider area around Pyrford Village has a long history of building, with Byfleet Manor about 2.3 miles north-east. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Pyrford Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Shop and office owners around The Peacocks may find that a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Pyrford Village is about 3 miles east of Woking, in Surrey. Surveys in Pyrford Village work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small.
We cover every part of GU22 for roof surveys and the streets around it. Close by, we survey roofs in Pyrford (1 mile north), Old Woking (2 miles south-west), Sheerwater (2 miles north-west), West Byfleet (2 miles north) and Woodham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles south-west), Woking (3 miles west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (10 miles east), Farnham (14 miles south-west) and Ewell (11 miles east).
Landmarks near Pyrford Village
We work in homes and buildings around Ripley Court School, White Rose Lane and The Bishop David Brown School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is West Byfleet station, roughly 1.7 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Woking Community Hospital (2 miles west) and Send and Ripley History Society Museum (1.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Pyrford Village include Papercourt Marshes and Boldermere Lake.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We will tell you if the flue needs a specialist.
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is frequently nail fatigue, and we say how widespread it looks.