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Stanford Common Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a roof survey in Stanford Common and across Surrey.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
How a roof survey works in Stanford Common
Our roof surveys cover Stanford Common and the wider South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and bring 20+ years’ experience. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Common reasons to book are condensation or damp timbers in the loft and worn lead at chimneys and abutments, across chimney stacks, natural slate and lead flashings.
In a village or hamlet like Stanford Common, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Stanford Common (GU24)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Some flat roofs have been coated over several times. We say what we can see and when a closer look would need opening up.
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and the South East. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is frequently nail fatigue, and we say how widespread it looks.
What affects the price in Stanford Common
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Which survey package you book
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What we need to know
We will normally ask about:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What we’re asked to look at in Stanford Common
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Strong gusts work at anything that is not firmly fixed, and rain finds any gap it can. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Michael and All Angels, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What exactly goes into their report
- What experience they bring
Common questions in Stanford Common
Will you come out to Stanford Common?
Yes, Stanford Common is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
I let a flat near Brookwood station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Stanford Common?
Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it’s safe. We also use views from ground level, windows and the roof space, and Premium includes a drone where it applies.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
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When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- A full building survey of the property
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Asbestos testing of any kind
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere like Stanford Common needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- 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.
- 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.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Roof surveys in Stanford Common: local notes
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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Wanborough Manor, about 3.5 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Stanford Common. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Knowl Hill School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Stanford Common is about 4 miles north-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Wherever you are in Stanford Common, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: GU24. If you need a roof survey at a property on Ash Road, Upper Stanford Road and Aldershot Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Stanford Common: Pirbright (1 mile north), Worplesdon (1 mile east), Willey Green (2 miles south), Fairlands (2 miles south-east) and Normandy (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (4 miles south-east), Woking (4 miles north-east), Camberley (5 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles south-west), Egham (11 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east).
Near you in Stanford Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to White Hart pub and Burner's Heath and Swallows Pond and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Brookwood station, roughly 1.6 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Brookwood Hospital (2.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Stanford Common include Hog's Back and Ash Ranges.
Useful tips for Stanford Common property owners
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. It’s a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air can’t move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.