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Landlord roof survey in Ewshot, Surrey
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Ewshot? You can book a landlord roof survey in Ewshot and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
Landlord roof survey in Ewshot
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof in a report you can plan around. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. We survey converted houses, shared roofs and flat roofs on blocks, and people most frequently book us about choked outlets and gutters and standing water on a flat roof.
In a village or hamlet like Ewshot, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Ewshot (GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Ewshot
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Flashings that have come away
Shop and office owners around Hart Shopping Centre may find that a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their track record with similar roofs
Why it’s worth a survey now in Ewshot
Defects caught early can often be dealt with as planned work. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Ewshot
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Visits on any day of the week
- Every finding written up with photos
- An independent view of the roof
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings where it is safe to see them.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Towns and villages near Ewshot
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What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Ewshot: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Farnham station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Ewshot?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Ewshot
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. 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. About 1.9 miles south-east lies Farnham Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Ewshot has been built on. 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, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a building such as St Nicholas' School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you let a flat or house near Farnham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Ewshot is about 2 miles south of Fleet, in Surrey. In Ewshot, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Guildford.
We cover every part of GU10 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Woodpecker Close, Nuthatch Close and Church Lane and the roads around them. We also cover Warren Corner (1 mile south-west), Redlands (1 mile west), Dora's Green (1 mile south), Hog Hatch (1 mile south-east) and Crondall (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (11 miles east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north-east), Farnham (3 miles south-east), Frimley (7 miles north-east) and Haslemere (12 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Ewshot
We work in homes and buildings around Basingbourne Park, The Windmill pub and Farnham Heath End School. The closest station to Ewshot is Farnham station, roughly 2.6 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Museum of Farnham (2.2 miles south-east) and Fleet Community Hospital (3.4 miles north). For a walk, there is Beacon Hill and Farnham Park.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Rural addresses near Ewshot 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 scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.