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West Clandon Roof Survey
Roof surveys in West Clandon, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Loose chimney pots
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Prices for roof surveys in West Clandon
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Which survey package you book
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Roof survey in West Clandon
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. Typical surveys look at debris building up in roof valleys and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles, on the roof space, chimney stacks and flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like West Clandon, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- West Clandon (GU4)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
West Clandon questions
I let a flat near Clandon station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in West Clandon?
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.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start 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. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Towns and villages near West Clandon
More services for West Clandon
West Clandon homes and their roofs
Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Take a building like Clandon CofE Aided Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
West Clandon is about 3 miles north-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Wherever you are in West Clandon, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small.
Every address in GU4 is within our area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on The Street, Lime Close and Lime Grove or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around West Clandon: Burntcommon (1 mile north), Send Marsh (2 miles north), Merrow (2 miles south-west), Send (2 miles north-west) and Burpham (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (3 miles south-west), Woking (5 miles north-west), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Redhill (15 miles east) and Farnham (13 miles west).
Local landmarks in West Clandon
Around West Clandon, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bulls Head Public House and St Peter's Catholic School and the streets around them. West Clandon has its own railway station: Clandon station. Well-known places in the area include Surrey Infantry Museum (1.3 miles south-west) and St. Luke’s Hospital (3.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Papercourt Marshes and St Martha's Hill.
Do you need a roof survey in West Clandon?
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that is not firmly fixed, while rain gets into every gap. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Look out for signs like these:
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Landlords with a home close to Clandon station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their track record with similar roofs
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Older roofs in small places like West Clandon can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- 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.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
For a price for roof surveys in West Clandon, ring 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- File the report with your home documents
Your report arrives by email. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are explained in plain words.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Without a survey, you’re guessing at what the roof needs. You might pay for work that doesn’t fix the real problem, 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 West Clandon, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book us in West Clandon
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.