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Jacobs Well Landlord Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Jacobs Well. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Landlord roof survey in Jacobs Well: what you get
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. We may need to get into the loft space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told in advance. Your agent or you arrange access, and we confirm what we need as you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. If you’ve noticed flashings that have come away and missing or loose roof coverings, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Jacobs Well are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Jacobs Well (GU4)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. The survey normally takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Somewhere as small as Jacobs Well, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Advice
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What else we do in Jacobs Well
When to book a survey in Jacobs Well
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak, by which point the damage has spread.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
If you live near a park such as Stringer's Common, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Jacobs Well
Do you cover smaller places like Jacobs Well?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Jacobs Well is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is this an asbestos survey?
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’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we will say so.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
We will typically ask about:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Jacobs Well
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Landlords and agents in Jacobs Well book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photos.
How the survey changes by roof type
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys often let water in at the flashings. We record anything visible.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles. The report records it.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Jacobs Well
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. The wider area around Jacobs Well has a long history of building, with Guildford Castle about 2.3 miles south. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
For businesses in and around places like The Peacocks, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. If you look after a building such as Weyfield Academy, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Jacobs Well is about 1 mile north of Guildford, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Jacobs Well, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Surrey, we cover Jacobs Well.
We survey roofs across GU4 for landlord roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Douglas Close, Barnett Row and Queenhythe Crescent and the roads around them. If you are just outside Jacobs Well, we cover Bellfields (1 mile south-west), Sutton Green (1 mile north-east), Burpham (1 mile south-east), Stoughton (1 mile south-west) and Pyle Hill (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Woking (3 miles north), Camberley (8 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (11 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-east) and Egham (11 miles north).
Local landmarks in Jacobs Well
Around Jacobs Well, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Stringer's Common, Pond Meadow School and Christ's College. Jacobs Well’s nearest station is Worplesdon station, roughly 1.5 miles north of the centre. A little further out are The Peacocks (3.6 miles north) and Guildford Castle (2.3 miles south). Open spaces near Jacobs Well include Silent Pool and Littlefield Common.
What this survey can’t tell you
It is a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses