Surrey · London and the South East
Tilford Roof Survey
Roof surveys across Tilford, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Worn or blocked valleys
About our roof survey in Tilford
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. Common reasons to book are debris building up in roof valleys and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone, on ridges, hips and valleys, lead flashings and natural slate.
Older buildings in small places like Tilford 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Tilford (GU10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it’s relevant. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
Flat roof coverings
Some flat roofs have been coated over several times. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.
Why get it checked now?
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and damp timber slowly weakens. Catching it early means less to put right. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Tips that help
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
We email the report to you, with photographs of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are explained in plain words.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Roof surveys around Tilford
About 3.2 miles north-west lies Farnham Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Tilford has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you live near a park such as Thundry Meadows, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. If you let a flat or house near Farnham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Tilford is about 3 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. We cover Tilford and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and the South East. Tilford is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work for roof surveys. There is also a page for Guildford.
We survey roofs across GU10 for roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Tilford Street, Shepherds Way and Riversmeet. If you are just outside Tilford, we cover Tilford Reeds (1 mile south-west), Tilford Common (1 mile south), Charleshill (1 mile east), Lower Bourne (2 miles west) and Millbridge (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Farnham (3 miles north-west), Frimley (9 miles north) and Haslemere (7 miles south).
Landmarks near Tilford
We work in homes and buildings around Barley Mow pub, Thundry Meadows and South Farnham School. The closest station to Tilford is Farnham station, about 2.5 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Milford Hospital (5.5 miles east) and Farnham Castle (3.2 miles north-west). The countryside around Tilford includes Upper Lake and Culverswell Hill.
Nearby places to Tilford
Also in Tilford
Tilford questions
Will you come out to Tilford?
Yes, Tilford is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is my home in Tilford listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It doesn’t include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
How long does a roof survey take?
The visit usually takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. We will give you an idea of timing when you book.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when you book.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a small place like Tilford, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- 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
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
What affects the price in Tilford
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How big the roof is
- Which survey package you book
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What made you get in touch
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.