Surrey · London and the South East
Roof survey in Sandy Cross, Surrey
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Sandy Cross. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Common questions in Sandy Cross
Can a landlord with a rental near Aldershot 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.
Do you cover smaller places like Sandy Cross?
Yes, Sandy Cross is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
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.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s emailed to you.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
How a roof survey works in Sandy Cross
We inspect what can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it is safe. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, for roofs that are hard to see well. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. If you’re worried about cracked mortar along the ridge and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Sandy Cross are 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Sandy Cross (GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Sandy Cross
Landlords and agents in Sandy Cross book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
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Useful tips for Sandy Cross property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Keep the report with your property records
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Each report gives a record to compare against.
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and South East England. Widespread slipping normally points to corroded nails, which we describe in the report.
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack, as far as we can safely see them. We note any lean or loose pots.
What a roof survey looks like in Sandy Cross
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. About 3 miles west lies Farnham Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Sandy Cross has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Laurence, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For site and facilities teams at buildings like St Paul's CofE Infant School & Nursery, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Living close to Aldershot Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Sandy Cross is about 2 miles south-east of Aldershot, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Sandy Cross and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Surrey coverage includes Sandy Cross. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the GU10 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a roof survey at a property on Seale Lane and Binton Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Seale (1 mile east), The Sands (1 mile south), Tongham (1 mile north), Runfold (1 mile south-west) and Badshot Lea (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles east), Woking (9 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north), Farnham (3 miles west), Frimley (6 miles north) and Haslemere (9 miles south).
Landmarks near Sandy Cross
Typical jobs here are in homes near Aldershot Park, The White Hart pub and The Connaught School. For rail, the closest station is Aldershot station, roughly 2.1 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Hospital (5.5 miles east) and Farnham Castle (3 miles west). For a walk, there’s Aunt's Pool and Culverswell Hill.
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Sandy Cross frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- 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.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A full building survey of the property
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in.