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Roof Survey in Willey Green
Independent roof surveys in Willey Green. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Different roofs, different checks
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 look at how the covering is wearing.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years, and they can crack.
How a roof survey works in Willey Green
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, others want a check before selling or after years without one. The approach is the same in each case: a careful look, then a clear written report. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. If you’ve noticed loose chimney pots and debris building up in roof valleys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Willey Green are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Willey Green (GU3)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Willey Green and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Willey Green questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Wanborough station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Willey Green?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Somewhere as small as Willey Green, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Common roof problems in Willey Green
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building, particularly near trees.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Kings College Guildford, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Places near Willey Green
Other services in Willey Green
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Mention any damp patches when you book
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.
Local roofs in Willey Green
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mark, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you live near a park such as Broadstreet, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Willey Green is about 4 miles west of Guildford, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Willey Green and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and South East England. Willey Green is one of the places in Surrey we cover for roof surveys.
Surveys in GU3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Aldershot Road, Homestead Drive and Bailes Lane. Other places close to Willey Green include Normandy (1 mile west), Flexford (1 mile south-west), Wood Street Village (1 mile south-east), Christmas Pie (1 mile south-west) and Fairlands (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (4 miles east), Woking (5 miles north-east), Camberley (6 miles north-west), Farnham (7 miles south-west), Egham (13 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east).
Around Willey Green
We work in homes and buildings around Broadstreet and Duke of Normandy pub. The nearest railway station is Wanborough station, roughly 1.1 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Ash Museum (2.7 miles west) and Guildford Castle (4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hog's Back and Ash Ranges.