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Roof Survey in Shortheath
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Shortheath. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Debris building up in roof valleys
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shortheath
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, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. Typical surveys look at cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, across clay and concrete tiles, ridges, hips and valleys and flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Shortheath, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Shortheath (GU9, GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Shortheath
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, while rain gets into every gap. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
Look out for signs like these:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
If you live near a park such as Underdown nature reserve, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their insurance cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Towns and villages near Shortheath
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Your questions about roof surveys in Shortheath
Is Shortheath within the area you cover?
Yes, Shortheath is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Can a landlord with a rental near Farnham 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.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
What does a roof survey include?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit typically takes between one and two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Honest limits
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Natural slate
What affects the price in Shortheath
To price your survey, we check:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof by roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years, and they can crack.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it is relevant. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It usually takes an hour or two for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as Shortheath, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
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Shortheath homes and their roofs
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The wider area around Shortheath has a long history of building, with Farnham Castle about 1.6 miles north. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church like St Peter's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you look after a building like St Peter's CofE Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Shortheath is about 1 mile south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. We carry out roof surveys in Shortheath for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Shortheath is one of the places in Surrey where we work for roof surveys. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
All of GU9 and GU10 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Shortheath Road, Little Thurbans Close and Sunnydell Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Shortheath is on the B3384, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Shortheath: Wrecclesham (1 mile west), Boundstone (1 mile south), Rowledge (1 mile south-west), Holt Pound (1 mile south-west) and Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (11 miles east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Frimley (9 miles north-east), Haslemere (8 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Shortheath
In Shortheath, that means homes and buildings near The Royal Oak Public House, Weydon School and Weydon School. The nearest railway station is Farnham station, about 1.3 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Farnham Castle (1.6 miles north) and Museum of Farnham (1.2 miles north). Open spaces near Shortheath include Aunt's Pool and Farnham Heath.