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Green Cross Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Green Cross, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Roof area
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- When you need the report by
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
How a landlord roof survey works in Green Cross
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof, written up so you can plan. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with RTM and residents’ management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. We survey gutters and downpipes, converted houses and shared roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are loose ridge or hip tiles and missing or loose roof coverings.
Somewhere as small as Green Cross, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often 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. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Green Cross (GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Different roofs, different checks
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. We note what we see from inside.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Outlets on flat roofs block easily leaving water standing. They’re checked during the survey.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Green Cross
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Landlord roof surveys around Green Cross
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
If you live near a park such as The Flashes, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you look after a building such as St John's CofE Aided Infant School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For an older house near a landmark such as St John the Evangelist, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Green Cross is about 5 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Green Cross gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. Guildford is in our area too.
All of GU10 is covered for landlord roof surveys. Other places close to Green Cross include Churt (1 mile west), Whitmoor Vale (1 mile south-west), Beacon Hill (1 mile south-east), Barford (1 mile south-west) and Crosswater (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (15 miles north-east), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (5 miles north), Frimley (12 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south-east).
Around Green Cross
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Crossways Inn and The Flashes and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Haslemere station, about 3.7 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (3.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Green Cross include Gibbet Hill and Farnham Heath.
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FAQs for Green Cross
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Green Cross?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Haslemere station book a roof survey?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Is Green Cross in your area?
Yes. We cover Green Cross and the rest of Surrey. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when you book.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. You’ll then get the report by email.
How do I book a survey in Green Cross?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a small place like Green Cross, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Useful tips for Green Cross property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Check the loft hatch can be reached and opened so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.