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Shillinglee Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Shillinglee from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
About our roof survey in Shillinglee
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, others want a check before selling or after years without one. The approach is the same in each case: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. We’re often asked to look into ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and worn lead at chimneys and abutments, across lead flashings, chimney stacks and the roof space.
In a small place like Shillinglee, 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Shillinglee (GU8)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey looks like in Shillinglee
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Around Shillinglee, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in. If you let a flat or house near Witley station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Shillinglee is about 12 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Shillinglee, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Surrey coverage includes Shillinglee. Guildford is in our area too.
Surveys in GU8 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Ramsnest Common (1 mile north-west), Northchapel (2 miles south-west), Ansteadbrook (2 miles west), Ebernoe (3 miles south) and Lurgashall (4 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles north), Farnham (12 miles north-west), Haslemere (4 miles west), Cranleigh (7 miles north-east), Ash (12 miles north) and Godalming (7 miles north).
Near you in Shillinglee
For rail, the closest station is Witley station, about 3.8 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Haslemere and District Hospital (3.8 miles west). Not far away are Shillinglee Lake and Blackdown.
Why get it checked now?
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from ground level. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or to a real problem being missed. We tell you what’s really needed. Around Shillinglee, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why book us in Shillinglee
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- A written report with photos
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof, and lead is a target for theft.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move.
How we price roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Roof area
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- When you need the report by
- What’s prompted the survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Rural addresses near Shillinglee can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Let us know about past leaks
Keep the report with your property records. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
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Questions from Shillinglee
Can a landlord with a rental near Witley station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shillinglee?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, like serious sagging, we’ll say so. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only when it is safe. We also use views from the ground, windows and the loft space.
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.