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Landlord roof survey in Compton, Surrey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Compton and the rest of Surrey. We survey on any day of the week.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Leaks into upper flats
Landlord roof survey in Compton
The lease typically 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. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We’re frequently asked to look into gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and gutters overflowing onto walls, across flat roofs on blocks, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats.
In a small place like Compton, 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Compton (GU3)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Check the roof space can be accessed
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and plan the rest over time.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it usually takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. 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.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Compton
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.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often need replacing after around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
Nearby places to Compton
What else we do in Compton
Compton homes and their roofs
Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. About 1 mile east lies Loseley Park, a reminder of how long the area around Compton has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a building 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. If you let a flat or house near Farncombe station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Homes near green spaces like Pucks Oak Barn and McAlmont Reserves can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Compton is about 3 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Compton and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of GU3 is covered for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on The Street, Spiceall and Almsgate or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Hurtmore (1 mile south), Binscombe (1 mile south-east), Littleton (1 mile east), Shackleford (2 miles south-west) and Onslow Village (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (3 miles north-east), Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Farnham (7 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
What’s near Compton
We work in homes and buildings around Broadwater School, Pucks Oak Barn and McAlmont Reserves and The Harrow pub, among other places. The closest station to Compton is Farncombe station, roughly 1.6 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Charterhouse School Museum (1.2 miles south) and Guildford Castle (2.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Farncombe Wood and Frith Hill.
Common questions in Compton
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Farncombe station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Compton within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Compton?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run seven days a week.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed to keep your plan up to date.
How we price landlord roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The size of the roof
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Compton, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.