Surrey · London and the South East
Roof survey in Shalford, Surrey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Shalford. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Loose chimney pots
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Shalford can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You let us know 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 the ground, 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.
Before the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
For a price for roof surveys in Shalford, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
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How a roof survey works in Shalford
Three packages cover most roofs: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles, and common reasons people get in touch are flashings that have come away from the wall and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Shalford, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Shalford (GU4)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Your questions about roof surveys in Shalford
Can a landlord with a rental near Shalford station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Shalford within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How long does the visit take?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Prices for roof surveys in Shalford
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
All our prices include VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The address and postcode of the property
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Shalford
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Landlords and letting agents in Shalford book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Roof surveys in Shalford: local notes
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Historic houses like Guildford Castle, about 1.5 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Shalford goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Living close to Shalford Mill is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. If you look after a building such as Shalford Infant School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Shalford is about 2 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Shalford can all book roof surveys. Across Surrey, we cover Shalford.
We survey roofs across the GU4 postcode area for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on Station Road, The Street and Kings Road. We also cover Broadford (1 mile west), East Shalford (1 mile north-east), Peasmarsh (1 mile south-west), Artington (1 mile north-west) and Chilworth (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east).
What’s near Shalford
Around Shalford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Queen Victoria pub, Broadwater School and Shalford Mill and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Shalford itself: Shalford station. Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (1.5 miles north) and Surrey Police Museum (1.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Shalford includes Lower Lake and Pewley Down.
Different roofs, different checks
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.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Why it is worth a survey now in Shalford
Leaks rarely show up straight away. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. Older cottages and farmhouses around Shalford can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
- 20+ years’ experience
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.