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Ockham Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Ockham and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Leaks into upper flats
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
About our landlord roof survey in Ockham
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks so work can be planned, not rushed. The findings come in a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to see how the roof is changing. If you’ve noticed mortar falling from ridges and verges and leaks into upper flats, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Ockham may be 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Ockham (GU23)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ockham
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is 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, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Around Ockham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- 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 loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Surveying again later shows what has changed which helps with rolling maintenance. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
For a price for your roof in Ockham, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Plain-English reports with photos
- An independent look at the roof
Places near Ockham
Also in Ockham
What we’re asked to look at in Ockham
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. They all age at different rates and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Trees in and around The Forest and the Highlands shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
FAQs for Ockham
How do I find out if my home in Ockham is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Ockham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Can your report let us know who pays for the roof work?
No. The lease typically decides who is responsible and we do not give legal advice. What we provide is a clear record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be and we’ll say so.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
That depends on the layout. We may need the roof space and some or all of the top-floor flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We tell you what’s needed as you book.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
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.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Ockham
The wider area around Ockham has a long history of building, with Byfleet Manor about 2.3 miles north. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Ripley Court School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you own a rental within reach of Horsley station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Ockham is about 5 miles east of Woking, in Surrey. Bookings from Ockham are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Ockham is one of the places in Surrey where we work for landlord roof surveys. Guildford is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: GU23. You will find streets like Alms Heath, Ockham Lane and School Lane, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in West Horsley (2 miles south), Ripley (2 miles west), East Horsley (2 miles south-east), Effingham (3 miles south-east) and East Clandon (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Guildford (6 miles south-west), Woking (5 miles west), Camberley (12 miles west), Epsom (9 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Around Ockham
In Ockham, that means homes and buildings near The Forest and the Highlands and The Black Swan pub. The nearest railway station is Horsley station, about 1.7 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Send and Ripley History Society Museum (1.5 miles west) and Woking Community Hospital (4.4 miles west). Open spaces near Ockham include Boldermere Lake and Papercourt Marshes.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Roof by roof
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys often let water in at the flashings. We note what we can see.
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the loft space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch, so it needs arranging.