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Landlord roof survey in Busbridge, Surrey
Independent landlord roof surveys in Busbridge. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
How a landlord roof survey works in Busbridge
The lease typically decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We can’t advise on what your lease says but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s 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 rented houses, converted houses and gutters and downpipes, and people most frequently book us about parapets and upstands in poor repair and missing or loose roof coverings.
In a small place like Busbridge, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Busbridge (GU7)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Around Busbridge, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Advice
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
What we look for on each type of roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. We note what we see from inside.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles. We note what we can see.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Busbridge
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Landlord roof surveys around Busbridge
With Loseley Park about 2.7 miles north, Busbridge sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you live in an older home near St John the Baptist Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you own a rental within reach of Godalming station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Busbridge Infant School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Busbridge is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. In Busbridge, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
We survey roofs across the GU7 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Old Rectory Gardens, Hambledon Road and Brighton Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Godalming (1 mile north-west), Tuesley (1 mile south-west), Aaron's Hill (1 mile west), Farncombe (1 mile north) and Hydestile (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Dorking (12 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north-west).
What’s near Busbridge
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Hilary's School, Phillips Memorial Park and Godalming College and the streets around them. Busbridge’s nearest station is Godalming station, about 1 mile north-west of the centre. A little further out are Guildford Castle (4.2 miles north) and Milford Hospital (1.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
Why get it checked now?
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, so spending can be spread sensibly. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Busbridge, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Busbridge
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% of clients satisfied
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Common questions in Busbridge
Will you come out to Busbridge?
Yes, Busbridge is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Busbridge listed or in a conservation area?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No. We survey the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.