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Landlord roof survey in Rowledge, Surrey
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Rowledge. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Blocked gutters over flats
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit typically takes an hour or two at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Rowledge often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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How a landlord roof survey works in Rowledge
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof, written up so you can plan. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. The report covers defects, photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. We survey rented houses, shared roofs and flat roofs on blocks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are cracked or lifting flashings and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped.
In a village or hamlet like Rowledge, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
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.
- Place
- Rowledge (GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Outbuildings and barns around Rowledge are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Rowledge
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Surveys seven days a week
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- File each roof report for future reference
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
The report comes with photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We send it by email so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.
Landlord roof surveys around Rowledge
Historic houses such as Farnham Castle, about 2.6 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Rowledge goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Homes near green spaces like Underdown nature reserve can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you own a rental within reach of Bentley (Hampshire) station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Saint James, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Rowledge is about 2 miles south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. Anywhere in Rowledge, we can come and survey your property. Our Surrey coverage includes Rowledge. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: GU10. Streets in the area include High Street, Chapel Road and Bell Lane. We also cover the places around Rowledge: Holt Pound (1 mile west), Boundstone (1 mile north-east), Wrecclesham (1 mile north), Shortheath (1 mile north-east) and Batt's Corner (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (10 miles north-east), Haslemere (8 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (15 miles east).
Around Rowledge
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Underdown nature reserve, Weydon School and The Hare and Hounds pub and the streets around them. Rowledge’s nearest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 2 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (5.6 miles south) and Museum of Farnham (2.2 miles north). Not far away are Beacon Hill and Farnham Heath.
Rowledge: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Rowledge?
Yes, Rowledge is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I find out if my home in Rowledge is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you need access to all the flats?
We may do. If the roof space or a flat roof is reached through a flat, we need access to it, so residents need notice.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Rowledge
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often need replacing after around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof frequently tells us more. We go into the loft where it’s safe, looking for staining, damp and daylight.