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Roof Survey in Shamley Green
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Shamley Green. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
About our roof survey in Shamley Green
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. If you’ve noticed crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and leaking gutter joints and downpipes, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Shamley Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Shamley Green (GU5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Shamley Green
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Shamley Green and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Places near Shamley Green
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Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. It is a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Leave it or get it looked at?
It is easier to plan roof work than to react to it. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than calling someone out after a storm. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Shamley Green, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why book us in Shamley Green
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- A report with photos
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Clear package prices, including VAT
How the survey changes by roof type
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.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded.
Roof surveys around Shamley Green
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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Historic houses such as Chilworth Manor, about 2.5 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Shamley Green goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Wonersh and Shamley Green CofE Aided Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Living close to Cucknell's Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Shamley Green is about 5 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. If you’re in Shamley Green, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Surrey coverage includes Shamley Green and the places around it.
Roof surveys in GU5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer roof surveys to properties on Sweetwater Lane, Sweetwater Close and Garden Close. We also cover Birtley Green (1 mile west), Stroud Common (1 mile south-east), Wonersh (1 mile north-west), Grafham (1 mile south) and Bramley (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles north-west), Woking (9 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (12 miles west) and Reigate (15 miles east).
Around Shamley Green
Around Shamley Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Red Lion Inn and Cucknell's Wood. For rail, the closest station is Chilworth station, about 2.1 miles north. A little further out are St. Luke’s Hospital (3.9 miles north) and Surrey Police Museum (3.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Shamley Green includes St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger and Silent Pool.
FAQs for Shamley Green
Will you come out to Shamley Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Can a landlord with a rental near Chilworth station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
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. The report includes photos and recommendations.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It is not a structural engineer’s report and doesn’t include calculations.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
What if it rains on the day?
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’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
What we are asked to look at in Shamley Green
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building, especially near trees.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Take an older house close to Christ Church: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before you book anyone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What insurance they carry
- Will the report include photos?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older roofs in small places like Shamley Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint 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.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.