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Landlord Roof Survey in Knaphill
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Knaphill, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Damaged pots and flaunching
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Knaphill
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Knaphill
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We cannot advise on what your lease says, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. The report sets out what we saw, with photos and recommendations. If you are worried about gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and worn ridges, hips and verges, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Knaphill, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Knaphill (GU21, GU24)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, it usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Knaphill, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
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FAQs for Knaphill
Is my home in Knaphill listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a 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.
I let a flat near Brookwood station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you cover Knaphill?
Yes. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Knaphill.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Knaphill?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be, and the report says so.
Knaphill homes and their roofs
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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 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, so check with the council.
If you let a flat or house near Brookwood station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Anyone responsible for a site like Knaphill School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Knaphill is about 2 miles west of Woking, in Surrey. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Knaphill for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
We work across GU21 and GU24 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Wood Lane, High Street and Barnby Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Bisley (1 mile north-west), Sheet's Heath (1 mile south-west), Castle Green (1 mile north), Brookwood (1 mile south-west) and Penny Pot (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (5 miles south), Camberley (5 miles west), Epsom (15 miles east), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Egham (8 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (10 miles north-east).
Around Knaphill
Around Knaphill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Anchor Inn, The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College and Brookwood Lye. For rail, the closest station is Brookwood station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find The Peacocks (2.5 miles east) and Brookwood Hospital (less than half a mile south). Not far away are Brookwood Lye.
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
We don’t advise on leases or who should pay. Our report sets out the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
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.
Towns and villages near Knaphill
What else we do in Knaphill
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Knaphill
On a shared roof, it’s not always clear who should act. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it and work gets delayed. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Flashings that have come away
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Peacocks, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
How the survey changes by roof type
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys often let water in at the flashings. We record anything visible.
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. The report records the underlay where it is visible.