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Woking Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Woking from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Different roofs, different checks
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we check them too. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or split lead lets water straight in, and lead is a target for theft.
About our roof survey in Woking
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. We check the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We’re often asked to look into crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken, on natural slate, chimney stacks and flat roofs.
A place the size of Woking has roofs of every age and type, with slate on older terraces, tiles on later houses and flat roofs on extensions, flats and shops. Typical faults range from slipped slates and cracked ridges to tired flashings, chimneys and blocked gutters. The roof type shapes what gets checked.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Woking (GU21, GU22, GU24, GU3)
- Region
- 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
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Woking
A small roof defect typically gets bigger. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and damp timber slowly weakens. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. Roof faults in Woking, as anywhere, rarely fix themselves: one loose tile lets in water, which weakens the battens and loosens more. Early action is typically the cheaper option.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why book us in Woking
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- An independent look at the roof
- PI and public liability insurance
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Where a building in Woking has a manager or access rules, those are sorted out before the day. For homes, clear the way to the loft hatch and tell us about any leaks you know of. The written report follows, with photos.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- 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.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Woking. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Woking homes and their roofs
Woking is about 3 miles from Fairoaks Airport. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. About 4.3 miles north-east lies Botleys Mansion, a reminder of how long the area around Woking has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For businesses in and around places such as The Peacocks, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. Living close to Hoe Valley Linear Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you own a rental within reach of Woking station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Woking is about 24 miles south-west of London, in Surrey. Whether the building in Woking is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Surrey coverage includes Woking and the places around it.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: GU21, GU22, GU24 and GU3. If you need a roof survey at a property on High Street, Market Walk and Gloucester Square or anywhere close by, we can help. Woking sits on or near the A247 and A320. Close by, we survey roofs in Goldsworth Park (1 mile west), St John's (1 mile west), Horsell (1 mile north-east), Westfield (1 mile south-east) and Mimbridge (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles south), Camberley (7 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (12 miles south-west), Ewell (14 miles east) and Egham (8 miles north). Being one of Surrey’s larger places, Woking has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Landmarks near Woking
In Woking, that means homes and buildings near The Red Lion pub, Woking High School and Hoe Valley Linear Park, among other places. Woking’s nearest station is Woking station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Peacocks (0.6 miles east) and The Hockey Museum (0.7 miles east). Not far away are Brookwood Lye.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What a roof survey does not cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
FAQs for Woking
I let a flat near Woking station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Woking?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.