Surrey · London and the South East
Penny Pot Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats around Penny Pot, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
About our landlord roof survey in Penny Pot
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: 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, along with the loft space where there is safe access. We are often asked to look into blocked gutters over flats and leaks into upper flats, on rented houses, flat roofs on blocks and blocks of flats.
In a small place like Penny Pot, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The Standard Survey adds 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.
- Place
- Penny Pot (GU24)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
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.
Landlord roof surveys around Penny Pot
About 4.4 miles north-east lies Botleys Mansion, a reminder of how long the area around Penny Pot has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you own a rental within reach of Brookwood station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Homes near green spaces like Milford Green and Coxhill Green can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Penny Pot is about 3 miles north-west of Woking, in Surrey. Roofs in Penny Pot get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. Penny Pot is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the GU24 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Other places close to Penny Pot include Castle Green (1 mile south-east), West End (1 mile west), Coxhill Green (1 mile north-east), Chobham (1 mile north-east) and Bisley (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (7 miles south), Woking (3 miles south-east), Camberley (5 miles west), Epsom (15 miles east), Farnham (12 miles south-west) and Egham (7 miles north-east).
What’s near Penny Pot
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Milford Green and Coxhill Green, The Sun Public House and Gordon's School, among other places. The closest station to Penny Pot is Brookwood station, about 2.7 miles south. Nearby you will also find Brookwood Hospital (1.8 miles south) and The Peacocks (3 miles south-east). The countryside around Penny Pot includes Virginia Water Lake and Gracious Pond.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands as far as safe access allows.
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. The report records the underlay where it is visible.
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Rural addresses near Penny Pot can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
FAQs for Penny Pot
How do I find out if my home in Penny Pot is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
Can a landlord with a rental near Brookwood station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, we survey shared roofs frequently. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be and we will say so.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Useful tips for Penny Pot property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Check the roof space can be accessed
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Deal with urgent items first
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year and include any valley or parapet gutters. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
When to book a survey in Penny Pot
Older buildings across London and the South East have roofs that are decades old. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves, and a survey helps show where that’s happening.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Missing or loose roof coverings
For businesses in and around places such as The Peacocks, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What insurance they carry
What this survey can’t tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats