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Landlord roof survey in Ockford Ridge, Surrey
Landlord roof surveys around Ockford Ridge, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Landlord roof surveys around Ockford Ridge
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. With Loseley Park about 4.1 miles north, Ockford Ridge sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near 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. For landlords with property near Milford (Surrey) station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Ockford Ridge is about 2 miles south-west of Godalming, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Ockford Ridge can all book landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Surrey coverage includes Ockford Ridge. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the GU8 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Streets in the area include Rake Lane and Station Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Ockford Ridge: Enton Green (1 mile east), Witley (1 mile south-west), Cramhurst (1 mile west), Mousehill (1 mile north-west) and Tuesley (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles north-east), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (8 miles north-west), Dorking (14 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north).
Around Ockford Ridge
In Ockford Ridge, that means homes and buildings near Rodborough Common, The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School and The Star Public House. There’s a railway station in Ockford Ridge itself: Milford (Surrey) station. Nearby you will also find Godalming Museum (2 miles north-east) and Milford Hospital (0.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Ockford Ridge includes Hydon's Ball and Farncombe Wood.
Landlord roof survey in Ockford Ridge
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 giving all parties the same information. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. Typical surveys look at missing or loose roof coverings and standing water on a flat roof, on flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and blocks of flats.
In a small place like Ockford Ridge, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Ockford Ridge (GU8)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What else we do in Ockford Ridge
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Ockford Ridge?
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Leaks into upper flats
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Trees in and around Rodborough Common shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What insurance they carry
- What experience they bring
- What they won’t be able to tell you
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather and get close attention.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys often let water in at the flashings. We record anything visible.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Ockford Ridge
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Surveying again later shows what has changed which helps with rolling maintenance. For an older or listed building in a place like Ockford Ridge, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in Ockford Ridge
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Plain-English reports with photos
- An independent view of the roof
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
The survey, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Ockford Ridge can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Ockford Ridge
Is Ockford Ridge within the area you cover?
Yes, Ockford Ridge is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is my home in Ockford Ridge listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you need access to all the flats?
Sometimes, yes. If the roof space or a flat roof is reached through a flat, we need access to it, so residents need notice.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. Repair costs are not included, but contractors can price from it.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No, it focuses on the roof. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey and doesn’t replace a structural engineer’s report.