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Landlord roof survey in Farnham, Surrey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Farnham, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
Farnham questions
Do you cover Farnham?
Yes, Farnham is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Farnham as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
I let a flat near Farnham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Is this an asbestos survey?
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.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates but it gives contractors a clear brief.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Farnham?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
How a landlord roof survey works in Farnham
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen including the loft and flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos giving all parties the same information. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we’re given access to. If you’ve noticed standing water on a flat roof and damaged pots and flaunching, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a town like Farnham, most homes are houses whose owners look after their own roofs. Small faults, such as a cracked ridge, a slipped tile or a blocked gutter, are cheaper to deal with early. The report sets out what needs attention, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Photographs show you exactly what was seen, even on parts you cannot reach yourself.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- Farnham (GU9, GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Farnham
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
Places near Farnham
What else we do in Farnham
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- House, block, shop or office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What we need to know
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
- Anything about access we should know
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Why act early in Farnham
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without a survey, it’s one opinion against another. Extensions and dormers on homes around Farnham often hide the first signs of trouble at their joints with the main roof. A few wet winters later, it can mean new plaster and decorating as well as roof work.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why us?
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Farnham?
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants often lead to a survey. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved from what’s visible.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
If you live near a park like Moor Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Questions to ask before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What the survey will not cover
- Their insurance cover
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes an hour or two for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Semi-detached and terraced homes in a town like Farnham often share a roof line with the neighbours, so we check what can be seen of the shared parts from your side. It is useful to know about previous repairs, leaks or recent work.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you beforehand.
- 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.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Farnham
Historic houses such as Farnham Castle, about 0.6 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Farnham goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Take a building like Farnham College: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Take an older house close to St Joan of Arc's Church: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Farnham is about 6 miles south of Farnborough, in Surrey. We visit Farnham as part of our work across Surrey. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
All of GU9 and GU10 is covered for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on Barncroft, Approach Road and Saxon Croft and the roads around them. Being close to the A31 and A287, Farnham is simple for us to get to for landlord roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Compton (1 mile east), Hale (1 mile north), Upper Hale (2 miles north), Runfold (2 miles east) and Heath End (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (10 miles east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (8 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (14 miles east). As one of the bigger places in Surrey, Farnham has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Local landmarks in Farnham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Moor Park, William Cobbett Public House and Weydon School, among other places. Farnham has its own railway station: Farnham station. Well-known places in the area include Museum of Farnham (within half a mile north-west) and Farnham Castle (0.6 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Farnham Park and Aunt's Pool.