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Landlord roof survey in Bramley, Surrey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Bramley, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Landlord roof survey in Bramley
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, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. You or your agent arrange access and we will say what we need when booking. Where we cannot get into part of the building, the report says so. We survey rented houses, shared roofs and gutters and downpipes, and people most often book us about gutters overflowing onto walls and standing water on a flat roof.
Around Bramley, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes frequently need the most attention. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Bramley (GU5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys in Bramley: local notes
With Chilworth Manor about 2.1 miles north-east, Bramley sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Living close to Shalford Mill is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. For landlords with property near Shalford station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Anyone responsible for a site like St Catherine's School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Bramley is about 4 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We cover Bramley and the rest of Surrey. Bramley is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
Landlord roof surveys in GU5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on High Street, Station Road and Windrush Close and the roads around them. Bramley is on the B2129, so it is easy for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Wonersh (1 mile east), Birtley Green (1 mile south-east), Shamley Green (1 mile south-east), Thorncombe Street (2 miles south-west) and Grafham (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (4 miles north), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Farnham (10 miles west), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east) and Dorking (10 miles east).
Near you in Bramley
In Bramley, that means homes and buildings near The Wheatsheaf pub, Broadwater School and Shalford Mill, among other places. The nearest railway station is Shalford station, about 1.5 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north) and Surrey Police Museum (2.3 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s St Catherine's Hill and St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger.
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Parking around Bramley is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Arrange flat access in advance
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Deal with urgent items first
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem usually is.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
What you can safely check yourself
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Towns and villages near Bramley
What else we do in Bramley
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Bramley: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bramley?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
I let a flat near Shalford station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access as you book.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Bramley
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. Around Bramley, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Every finding written up with photos
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.