Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Farnham, Hertfordshire
Need a landlord roof survey in Farnham? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Leaks into upper flats
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Farnham
Much Hadham Palace, about 4.2 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Farnham. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Anyone responsible for a site like Farnham Church of England Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you let a flat or house near Stansted Mountfitchet station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Farnham is about 2 miles north of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. Wherever you are in Farnham, we can come and survey your property. Farnham is one of the places in Hertfordshire we cover. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in CM23 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we survey roofs in Uppend (1 mile north), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north), Manuden (2 miles north-east), Bentfield Green (2 miles east) and Stansted Mountfitchet (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (14 miles west), Hoddesdon (12 miles south-west), Hertford (12 miles south-west), Ware (10 miles south-west), Baldock (15 miles north-west) and Broxbourne (13 miles south-west).
Near you in Farnham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Mary's Catholic School, among other places. Farnham’s nearest station is Stansted Mountfitchet station, roughly 2.4 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Moated mound (1.7 miles south-west) and Herts and Essex Hospital (2.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Portingbury Hills and Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.
Landlord roof survey in Farnham
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We can’t advise on what your lease says, but our report gives everyone an independent record of 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. If you are worried about worn ridges, hips and verges and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on rented houses, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs alike.
In a small place like Farnham, 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 frequently where weather gets in first.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Farnham (CM23)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Somewhere as small as Farnham, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets in another room
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. A ceiling stain frequently means water has been coming in for some time. A survey looks at the roof itself. Older and listed buildings around Farnham may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Farnham
- PI and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Every finding written up with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Checking the roof from ground level
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Farnham
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Farnham: your questions answered
Is Farnham within the area you cover?
Yes, Farnham is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Farnham is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
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 frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
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.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No. The lease typically decides who is responsible, and that’s a legal question. What we provide is a clear record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Farnham?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings where it is safe to see them.
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner and the report helps with that.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs