Surrey · London and the South East
Thorncombe Street Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Thorncombe Street and the rest of Surrey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like Thorncombe Street, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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About our roof survey in Thorncombe Street
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where conditions allow. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. Common reasons to book are cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and valley linings that have cracked or split, on flat roofs, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate.
Somewhere as small as Thorncombe Street, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Thorncombe Street (GU5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Thorncombe Street
I let a flat near Godalming station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Thorncombe Street?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It isn’t a structural engineer’s report and doesn’t include calculations.
How much does a roof survey cost in Thorncombe Street?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the roof space where there is safe access. You get a written report with photographs and recommendations.
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Other services in Thorncombe Street
When to book a survey in Thorncombe Street
Some damage starts inside the loft space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It is frequently mistaken for a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Problems we come across often include:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
For landlords with property near Godalming station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before you book anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Is VAT included in the price?
Useful tips for Thorncombe Street property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Mention any damp patches when booking
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.
Roof surveys around Thorncombe Street
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Loseley Park, about 3.4 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Thorncombe Street. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Anyone responsible for a site like Godalming College will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Thorncombe Street is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Thorncombe Street across London and South East England. Thorncombe Street is one of the places in Surrey we cover for roof surveys.
All of GU5 is within our area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Thorncombe Street and Alldens Hill or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Thorncombe Street: Munstead Heath (1 mile west), Birtley Green (1 mile north-east), Grafham (1 mile east), Hascombe (1 mile south) and Bramley (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north-west), Farnham (10 miles west), Dorking (11 miles east) and Frimley (12 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Thorncombe Street
Thorncombe Street’s nearest station is Godalming station, roughly 2.3 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Milford Hospital (2.4 miles west) and Godalming Museum (2.2 miles north-west). The countryside around Thorncombe Street includes Farncombe Wood and Hydon's Ball.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
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 miss the fault that matters. We tell you what’s really needed. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Thorncombe Street, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Thorncombe Street
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. They get particular attention in every survey.
Flat roof coverings
A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check its condition and the signs of age.