Surrey · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Bowlhead Green, Surrey
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Bowlhead Green from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
About our landlord roof survey in Bowlhead Green
The lease normally decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We do not give legal advice on leases, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We survey gutters and downpipes, shared roofs and flat roofs on blocks, and common reasons people get in touch are chimney stacks in poor repair and worn ridges, hips and verges.
Somewhere as small as Bowlhead Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Bowlhead Green (GU8)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
Leave it or get it looked at?
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. A ceiling stain often means water has been coming in for some time. A survey looks at the roof itself. In a small place like Bowlhead Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent view of the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
What we are asked to look at in Bowlhead Green
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Without a recent survey, it’s hard to know what the roof needs and how soon.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Blocked gutters over flats
If you live in an older home near Church of St Michael and All Angels, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Local roofs in Bowlhead Green
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For landlords with property near Witley station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Bowlhead Green is about 7 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. We cover Bowlhead Green and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in GU8 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as French Lane and Rutton Hill Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Brook (1 mile east), Sandhills (1 mile east), Wormley (2 miles east), Witley (2 miles north-east) and Cramhurst (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (7 miles north-west), Frimley (12 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south).
Around Bowlhead Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Dog And Pheasant Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Witley station, roughly 2 miles east. Nearby you will also find Haslemere and District Hospital (3.2 miles south). Not far away are Upper Lake and Farnham Heath.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Bowlhead Green, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
FAQs for Bowlhead Green
Do you cover smaller places like Bowlhead Green?
Yes. Bowlhead Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bowlhead Green?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.