Guildford homes we survey
Guildford is the county town of Surrey and has homes of every age, from timber framed cottages to new flats near the station. We carry out surveys across the town and nearby areas including Merrow, Burpham, Onslow Village, Shalford and Stoughton.
A Level 2 homebuyer survey suits most conventional houses in reasonable condition. For older, larger or altered homes we usually recommend a Level 3 building survey.
Ground conditions in Guildford
Parts of Guildford sit on chalk and others on clay. On clay, trees near the house can make the ground shrink in dry summers, which shows up as cracking. On chalk, drainage and soakaways deserve a close look. We note any signs of movement and tell you when further checks are worth arranging.
Hillside streets and older cottages
The town is built on steep slopes either side of the River Wey. Older cottages and Victorian houses on the hills often have retaining walls, steps and garden terraces, and many have been altered over the years. We look at how these have held up.
Onslow Village and the 1920s and 1930s suburbs
Onslow Village and the streets around Merrow and Burpham have many homes from the 1920s and 1930s. These often keep original features alongside later extensions, replacement windows and loft rooms. A survey shows where these changes have worked well and where they need attention.
Homes close to the River Wey
Properties near the river in the town centre and around Millmead can be affected by flooding. We look for signs of past water damage and point out questions to raise with your solicitor and insurer.
Timber framed and listed buildings
Guildford's older streets off the High Street, and villages such as Shalford, include timber framed and listed buildings. These need a surveyor who understands traditional materials. We look at the frame where it can be seen, the render and infill panels, and signs of past repairs made with unsuitable materials.
New flats and houses in Guildford
Newer developments around the town centre and on the edges of Guildford are popular with first time buyers. Our snagging survey records the defects you should ask the developer to put right.
Drone surveys for steep roofs
Steep and complex roofs on hillside homes are hard to see from the ground, so we can send up a drone and add close photos of them to your report.
Surveys we carry out in Guildford
Other areas we cover
Guildford buyers often look towards Egham and the Thames valley too. See our Egham page, or look at our areas page.