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Landlord Roof Survey in Milford
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Milford, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Choked outlets and gutters
Landlord roof survey in Milford: what you get
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included where they’re part of the brief. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it’s safe to see them and the loft where access is safe. We’re often asked to look into damaged pots and flaunching and ponding or splits on flat roofs, across rented houses, gutters and downpipes and shared roofs.
In a smaller place like Milford, 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.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Milford (GU8)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Milford
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. They all age at different rates, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Flashings that have come away
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
For an older house near a landmark such as St John the Evangelist's Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before booking anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Is VAT included in the price?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their insurance cover
How we price landlord roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The size of the roof
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Milford, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Milford
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
FAQs for Milford
Do you cover smaller places like Milford?
Yes, Milford is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can a landlord with a rental near Milford (Surrey) station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. Repair costs aren’t included, but contractors can price from it.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Milford
With Loseley Park about 3.5 miles north-east, Milford sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you live near a park such as Rodborough Common, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Landlords with a home close to Milford (Surrey) station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Milford is about 6 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We provide landlord roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Milford and the surrounding area. Across Surrey, we cover Milford and the places around it. There’s also a page for Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: GU8. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, Upper Manor Road and Elmside. If you’re just outside Milford, we cover Mousehill (1 mile south-west), Cramhurst (1 mile south), Upper Eashing (1 mile north), Ockford Ridge (1 mile south-east) and Lower Eashing (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (6 miles north-east), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north), Farnham (7 miles north-west), Dorking (14 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north).
Landmarks near Milford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Rodborough, St Hilary's School and Rodborough Common, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Milford (Surrey) station, about 0.8 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Godalming Museum (1.7 miles north-east) and Milford Hospital (1 mile east). Open spaces near Milford include Lower Lake and Frith Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Blocked gutters cause many leaks into top-floor flats. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes where they can be seen.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands as far as safe access allows.
Other services in Milford
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a smaller place like Milford, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- 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.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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What this survey cannot tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats