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Roof survey in St John's, Surrey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in St John's, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Torn or sagging underlay
About our roof survey in St John's
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. We check the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the loft space where there is safe access. You get a written report with photographs and recommendations. Where it is relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We survey natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and ridges, hips and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching.
Around St John's, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes frequently need the most attention. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- St John's (GU21, GU22)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a roof survey in St John's
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building, especially near trees.
Common reasons to book include:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
For landlords with property near Woking station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What they will not be able to tell you
What affects the price in St John's
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How big the roof is
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What to let us know when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- When you need the report by
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in St John's
St John's is about 3 miles from Fairoaks Airport. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. 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.
If you live in an older home near St John's Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Living close to Brookwood Lye is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
St John's is about 1 mile west of Woking, in Surrey. St John's is one of many places we visit across Surrey. Our Surrey coverage includes St John's.
All of GU21 and GU22 is covered for roof surveys. Streets in the area include Pond Road, Copse Road and Raglan Road, and we cover them all. You will find St John's on the A324, which makes it simple to reach. Other places close to St John's include Goldsworth Park (1 mile north-east), Woking (1 mile east), Westfield (2 miles south-east), Horsell (2 miles north-east) and Mimbridge (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Guildford (5 miles south), Camberley (6 miles west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Ewell (15 miles east) and Egham (8 miles north).
Local landmarks in St John's
We work in homes and buildings around Hoe Valley School, The Oaktree School and Royal Oak pub. For rail, the closest station is Woking station, about 1.6 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Brookwood Hospital (1 mile west) and The Peacocks (1.6 miles east). For a walk, there’s Brookwood Lye.
Your questions about roof surveys in St John's
Can you fly a drone over a roof in St John's?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. St John's is about 3 miles from Fairoaks Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
Can a landlord with a rental near Woking station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it is agreed before booking.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We don’t give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
How do I arrange a roof survey in St John's?
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.
Why act early in St John's
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and wet timber starts to decay. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. Around St John's, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in St John's
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Surveys seven days a week
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber frequently lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We look at how the covering is wearing.
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails holding it often fail long before the slate. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates.
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What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
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.
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around St John's, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.