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Landlord roof survey in Compton, Surrey
Landlord roof surveys in Compton from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Compton can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Landlord roof survey in Compton: what you get
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Compton and the rest of London and the South East. Time on site normally takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Everything is inspected as far as it can be seen safely including by drone where it applies. A written report with photos follows. We survey blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and rented houses, and the problems we are asked to look at most are standing water on a flat roof and leaks into upper flats.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Compton (GU10, GU9)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Compton
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Roof area
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Compton
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
Surveys for landlords and agents in Compton
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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.
Towns and villages near Compton
Other services in Compton
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Compton
About 1.8 miles west lies Farnham Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Compton has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Take an older house close to St Marys Parish Church: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you live near a park such as Moor Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Compton is about 1 mile east of Farnham, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Compton, we can survey the roof. Compton is one of the places in Surrey we cover for landlord roof surveys. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Every address in GU10 and GU9 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Moor Park Lane, Compton Way and Moor Park Way or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Runfold (1 mile east), The Sands (1 mile east), Badshot Lea (1 mile north), Farnham (1 mile west) and Sandy Cross (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (7 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
What’s near Compton
We work in homes and buildings around Moor Park and Shepherd & Flock pub. The closest station to Compton is Farnham station, roughly 1.3 miles west. Nearby you will also find Museum of Farnham (1.8 miles west) and Farnham Castle (1.8 miles west). For a walk, there’s Runfold Wood and Culverswell Hill.
Common questions in Compton
Can a landlord with a rental near Farnham station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Compton?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Does this replace a RICS home 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, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
When to book a survey in Compton
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. Each wears differently and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Damaged pots and flaunching
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as South Farnham School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their track record with similar roofs
DIY checks: what’s safe
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 as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.