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Roof Survey in Tilford Common
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Tilford Common. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Tilford Common
We inspect what can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where conditions allow. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Everything we see is photographed for the report. If you’re worried about standing water on a flat roof and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Tilford Common may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Tilford Common (GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys in Tilford Common: local notes
With Farnham Castle about 3.9 miles north-west, Tilford Common sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you live near a park such as Thundry Meadows, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Take a building like All Saints CofE Aided Infant School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Tilford Common is about 3 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Tilford Common gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the GU10 postcode area for roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Tilford Reeds (1 mile north-west), Tilford (1 mile north), Rushmoor (1 mile south), Charleshill (2 miles north-east) and Millbridge (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Farnham (3 miles north-west), Frimley (10 miles north) and Haslemere (6 miles south).
Around Tilford Common
Around Tilford Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Thundry Meadows and The Duke of Cambridge pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Farnham station, roughly 3.2 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Milford Hospital (5.4 miles east) and Farnham Castle (3.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Tilford Common includes Culverswell Hill and Upper Lake.
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
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Common questions in Tilford Common
Is my home in Tilford Common listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Tilford Common?
Yes, Tilford Common is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Do you need a roof survey in Tilford Common?
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs frequently have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
For landlords with property near Farnham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before you book anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
The survey, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Tilford Common, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East often have clay plain tiles, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move, leaving gaps along the courses.
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and the South East. Widespread slipping usually points to corroded nails, which we describe in the report.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see each defect and its location, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
How we price roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- House, block, shop or office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.