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Merrow Landlord Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Merrow from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Flashings that have come away
About our landlord roof survey in Merrow
With a shared roof, it’s not always clear what’s wrong or where. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely including the loft and flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos, so everyone works from the same facts. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we’re allowed to reach. If you’ve noticed worn ridges, hips and verges and parapets and upstands in poor repair, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Around Merrow, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Merrow (GU1, GU4)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Merrow
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Finding a roof defect early normally means a smaller, planned job. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. Arranging work in a smaller place like Merrow is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Merrow
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- An independent view of the roof
Checking the roof from ground level
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Merrow
About 0.9 miles east lies Clandon Park, a reminder of how long the area around Merrow has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you live near a park such as Riverside Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Anyone responsible for a site like Bushy Hill Junior School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Merrow is about 2 miles east of Guildford, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Merrow across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the GU1 and GU4 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Park Lane, Grove Road and Wykeham Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Burpham (1 mile north-west), Abbotswood (1 mile west), West Clandon (2 miles north-east), Guildford (2 miles west) and Chilworth (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Farnham (12 miles west), Ewell (14 miles north-east) and Egham (13 miles north).
Landmarks near Merrow
In Merrow, that means homes and buildings near St Peter's Catholic School, St Peter's Catholic School and Riverside Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Clandon station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Guildford Castle (2.1 miles south-west) and Surrey Infantry Museum (0.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger and Silent Pool.
When to book a survey in Merrow
Older buildings across London and the South East have roofs that are decades old. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles, and a survey helps show where that’s happening.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John the Evangelist, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before booking anyone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether VAT is added on top
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
- The roof’s overall size
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Merrow questions
Is Merrow within the area you cover?
Yes, Merrow is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
I let a flat near Clandon station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can safely be seen. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
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What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey usually takes about one to two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Merrow is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.