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Roof Survey in Shortfield Common
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Shortfield Common, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Worn or blocked valleys
Common questions in Shortfield Common
Can a landlord with a rental near Farnham station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Shortfield Common is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Do you work in Shortfield Common?
Yes, we do. Shortfield Common is part of the area we cover.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t 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.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Roof survey in Shortfield Common
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof usually wears out sooner than a pitched one, so they deserve a close look. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. If you are worried about standing water on a flat roof and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Shortfield Common 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Shortfield Common (GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older rural homes like those around Shortfield Common can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Check we can get to the back of the property
How to book
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Prices for roof surveys in Shortfield Common
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Towns and villages near Shortfield Common
Also in Shortfield Common
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Shortfield Common. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Shortfield Common
With Farnham Castle about 3 miles north, Shortfield Common sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Trees in and around Underdown nature reserve shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. For landlords with property near Farnham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Shortfield Common is about 2 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. We cover Shortfield Common and the rest of Surrey. Our Surrey coverage includes Shortfield Common. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: GU10. Streets in the area include Hamlash Lane, West End Lane and Moons Hill, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Millbridge (1 mile east), Frensham (1 mile south), Lower Bourne (1 mile north), Tilford Reeds (2 miles east) and Crosswater (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (10 miles north), Haslemere (7 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Shortfield Common
We work in homes and buildings around Underdown nature reserve, Weydon School and St Mary's CofE Aided Infant School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Farnham station, about 2.5 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Museum of Farnham (2.6 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (5.5 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Culverswell Hill and Farnham Heath.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets, since leaks often start there.
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We look for the likely route in.
Tips that help
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
We email the report to you. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each finding is set out in plain English.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.