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Landlord roof survey in Farnborough, Oxfordshire
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Farnborough, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Flashings that have come away
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Farnborough
Landlords frequently book us when buying a property to rent out, or after a tenant reports a leak. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason with photographs and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier to arrange. We survey converted houses, rented houses and gutters and downpipes, and people most often book us about ponding or splits on flat roofs and worn ridges, hips and verges.
Older buildings in small places like Farnborough may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Farnborough (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Farnborough
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How big the roof is
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Anything about access we should know
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Farnborough questions
Is Farnborough in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Farnborough as anywhere else.
Is Farnborough within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
What we cannot see
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
Towns and villages near Farnborough
More services for Farnborough
Local roofs in Farnborough
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Farnborough is about 4 miles south-east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Farnborough is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Here we cover the OX12 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. If you’re just outside Farnborough, we cover Catmore (2 miles south-east), Brightwalton (2 miles south), Brightwalton Green (2 miles south), West Ilsley (3 miles east) and Stanmore (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (8 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north), Wantage (4 miles north-west), Grove (6 miles north-west), Faringdon (12 miles north-west) and Benson (13 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Farnborough
Nearby you will also find Atlas Computer Laboratory (3.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Finding a roof defect early normally means a smaller, planned job. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. Around Farnborough, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Farnborough
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Every finding written up with photos
- Over 20 years’ experience
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Farnborough?
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. They all age at different rates, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Around Farnborough, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Are they insured for the work?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Farnborough can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner, so a clear record helps.
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. The report records the underlay where it is visible.