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Landlord roof survey in Binscombe, Surrey
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Binscombe? You can book a landlord roof survey in Binscombe and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Binscombe
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. The loft space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us and residents will need to be told ahead of time. Your agent or you arrange access, and we confirm what we need when booking. Where we cannot get into part of the building, the report says so. We survey gutters and downpipes, converted houses and flat roofs on blocks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and mortar falling from ridges and verges.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Binscombe (GU7)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Binscombe questions
Is my home in Binscombe listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Can a landlord with a rental near Farncombe station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s 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.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Binscombe?
To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Rural addresses near Binscombe can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Binscombe
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Landlord roof surveys in Binscombe: local notes
Historic houses such as Loseley Park, about 0.7 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Binscombe goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. 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.
Trees in and around Farncombe Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. Take an older house close to St John the Evangelist Church: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Binscombe is about 3 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Binscombe and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Surrey coverage includes Binscombe.
Landlord roof surveys in GU7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Squirrels Close, Redwing Avenue and Copse Side, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Compton (1 mile north-west), Hurtmore (1 mile west), Littleton (1 mile north-east), Onslow Village (2 miles north) and Shackleford (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (3 miles north-east), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east) and Dorking (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in Binscombe
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Withies Inn, Farncombe Wood and Broadwater School. The nearest railway station is Farncombe station, about 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Guildford Castle (2.6 miles north-east) and Charterhouse School Museum (0.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Binscombe include Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Act on urgent items in the report first, and plan the rest. Small roof defects tend to grow.
Also near Binscombe
What else we do in Binscombe
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Binscombe
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves, and a survey helps show where that is happening.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Flashings that have come away
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Standing water on a flat roof
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Loseley Fields Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How long the report takes to arrive
Leave it or get it looked at?
Finding a roof defect early normally means a smaller, planned job. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. For an older or listed building in a place like Binscombe, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
We confirm the price for the job before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The roof’s overall size
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Anything about access we should know
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.