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Landlord roof survey in Seale, Surrey
Landlord roof surveys in Seale, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Leaks into upper flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Landlord roof survey in Seale
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier to arrange. Typical surveys look at gutters overflowing onto walls and loose ridge or hip tiles, on shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats.
In a small place like Seale, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
Where we cannot see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Seale (GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Seale
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.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Flashings that have come away
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
If you live in an older home near Church of St Laurence, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What they won’t be able to tell you
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Seale
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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Wanborough Manor, about 2.4 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Seale. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you own a rental within reach of Ash station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Trees in and around Aldershot Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Seale is about 3 miles south-east of Aldershot, in Surrey. In Seale, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. Seale is one of the places in Surrey we cover. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in GU10 is covered for landlord roof surveys. You will find streets such as Elstead Road, School Hill and Wood Lane, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Seale, we cover Sandy Cross (1 mile west), Tongham (1 mile north-west), The Sands (1 mile south-west), Ash Green (1 mile north) and Ash (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (6 miles east), Woking (9 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north), Farnham (4 miles west), Frimley (6 miles north) and Haslemere (9 miles south).
Around Seale
Around Seale, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Connaught School, Ash Manor School and The White Hart pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ash station, roughly 1.9 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Guildford Hospital (4.8 miles east) and Farnham Castle (3.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Runfold Wood and Hog's Back.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Seale
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
What else we do in Seale
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. They’re an important part of the survey.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a small place like Seale, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
FAQs for Seale
Do you cover smaller places like Seale?
Yes, Seale is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Is my home in Seale listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We inspect the parts we’re given access to, as far as they can be seen safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted in the report.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
How do I book a survey in Seale?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run seven days a week.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. We report on the roof’s condition and what needs attention.
Honest limits
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Seale
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
What happens if roof problems are left?
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without a survey, it is one opinion against another. Older cottages and farmhouses around Seale can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.