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Roof survey in Tongham, Surrey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Tongham, with photographs and a written report.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Tongham: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Ash station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Tongham is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it is safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the loft space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Roof survey in Tongham
Across London and the South East, roofs differ widely. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Every part gets the attention it needs. We are often asked to look into loose chimney pots and gutters that overflow in heavy rain, across flat roofs, ridges, hips and valleys and the roof space.
In a smaller place like Tongham, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are usually where the work is. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Tongham (GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey looks like in Tongham
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung 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. About 3.1 miles east lies Wanborough Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Tongham has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you live near a park such as Aldershot Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. The streets around a church like Church of St Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Ash station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Tongham is about 1 mile south-east of Aldershot, in Surrey. Wherever you are in Tongham, we can carry out roof surveys at your property. Our Surrey coverage includes Tongham and the places around it. You can also see our page for Guildford.
We work across the GU10 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include The Street, Chester Way and Lambourne Way, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Tongham: Sandy Cross (1 mile south), Ash (1 mile north-east), Seale (1 mile south-east), Ash Green (1 mile north-east) and Badshot Lea (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (7 miles east), Woking (9 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north), Farnham (3 miles south-west), Frimley (6 miles north) and Haslemere (10 miles south).
Near you in Tongham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Aldershot Park, The White Hart pub and Ash Manor School. The nearest railway station is Ash station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Farnham Castle (3.2 miles west) and Guildford Hospital (5.3 miles east). For a walk, there’s Aunt's Pool and Hog's Back.
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Parking around Tongham is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- 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 we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Stay off ladders and the roof
Keep the report with your property records. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Each report gives a record to compare against.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. We say what we can see and when a closer look would need opening up.
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. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip, leaving gaps along the courses.
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What affects the price in Tongham
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What’s prompted the survey
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.