Surrey · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Shere
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Shere, with photographs and a written report.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Standing water on a flat roof
About our landlord roof survey in Shere
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof in a report you can plan around. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with RTM and residents’ management companies. The report covers defects, photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. We’re frequently asked to look into blocked gutters over flats and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets, on shared roofs, converted houses and rented houses.
Older buildings in small places like Shere 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Shere (GU5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Shere questions
Will you come out to Shere?
Yes, Shere is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can a landlord with a rental near Gomshall station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we will say so.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
When to book a survey in Shere
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years particularly where the roof cannot be seen from the street.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Blocked gutters over flats
Living close to Colekitchen Down is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the price includes VAT
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Older roofs in small places like Shere can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Shere
The wider area around Shere has a long history of building, with Hatchlands Park about 2.6 miles north. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, 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. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For an older house near a landmark like The Church of St James, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Take a building like Shere CofE Aided Infant School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Shere is about 5 miles east of Guildford, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Shere, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Surrey, we cover Shere and the places around it.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: GU5. We cover properties on Lower Street, Orchard Road and Shere Lane. We also cover the places around Shere: Gomshall (1 mile east), Albury Heath (1 mile south-west), Little London (1 mile south-west), Albury (1 mile west) and Abinger Hammer (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (5 miles west), Woking (8 miles north-west), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (13 miles east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Shere
In Shere, that means homes and buildings near Colekitchen Down and The White Horse Public House and the streets around them. Shere’s nearest station is Gomshall station, roughly 1.1 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Shere Museum (less than half a mile east) and Abinger Castle (2.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Shere includes Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill.
Towns and villages near Shere
Other services in Shere
What affects the price in Shere
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Check the roof space can be accessed
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
The report comes with photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It is emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. We give them close attention.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Shere
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. For an older or listed building in a place like Shere, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.