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Shere Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Shere from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Standing water on a flat roof
How a roof survey works in Shere
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. If you’ve noticed slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and worn or blocked valleys, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Shere, 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Shere (GU5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Shere
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- When you need the report by
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Shere
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. About 2.6 miles north lies Hatchlands Park, a reminder of how long the area around Shere has been built on. 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 landlords with property near Gomshall station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Homes near green spaces such as Colekitchen Down can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Shere is about 5 miles east of Guildford, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Shere and the rest of Surrey. Shere is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
We work across GU5 for roof surveys. Local streets include Lower Street, Orchard Road and Shere Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Shere: Gomshall (1 mile east), Albury Heath (1 mile south-west), Little London (1 mile south-west), Albury (1 mile west) and Abinger Hammer (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (5 miles west), Woking (8 miles north-west), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (13 miles east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Around Shere
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Colekitchen Down and The White Horse Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Gomshall station, roughly 1.1 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Shere Museum (less than half a mile east) and Abinger Castle (2.8 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill.
Common roof problems in Shere
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.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Loose chimney pots
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
The streets around a church such as The Church of St James are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Their report turnaround times
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What follow-up you get after the report
Your questions about roof surveys in Shere
Can a landlord with a rental near Gomshall station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Shere?
Yes, Shere is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We do not provide structural calculations.
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
What happens if roof problems are left?
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. When they do, water comes straight into the house. We look at them before they cause trouble. In a small place like Shere, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Photos and a written report every time
- An independent look at the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Shere, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.