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Landlord Roof Survey in Shortfield Common
Landlord roof surveys in Shortfield Common and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
How a landlord roof survey works in Shortfield Common
The lease usually decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We can’t advise on what your lease says, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. The report sets out what we saw, with photographs and recommendations. Common reasons to book are ceiling stains reported by tenants and damaged pots and flaunching, on converted houses, shared roofs and rented houses.
In a small place like Shortfield Common, 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 often the first to give way.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Shortfield Common (GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Which survey package you book
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Shortfield Common?
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. They all age at different rates and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Standing water on a flat roof
For landlords with property near Farnham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Questions to ask before you book
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Are they insured for the work?
- When you’ll get the report
- What they will not be able to tell you
Places near Shortfield Common
Also in Shortfield Common
Local roofs in Shortfield Common
Farnham Castle, about 3 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shortfield Common. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, 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’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Edgeborough School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Shortfield Common is about 2 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shortfield Common and the surrounding area. Shortfield Common is one of the places in Surrey we cover. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in GU10 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Hamlash Lane, West End Lane and Moons Hill. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Millbridge (1 mile east), Frensham (1 mile south), Lower Bourne (1 mile north), Tilford Reeds (2 miles east) and Crosswater (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (10 miles north), Haslemere (7 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (14 miles east).
What’s near Shortfield Common
Around Shortfield Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Underdown nature reserve, Weydon School and St Mary's CofE Aided Infant School and the streets around them. The closest station to Shortfield Common is Farnham station, about 2.5 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Museum of Farnham (2.6 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (5.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Shortfield Common include Culverswell Hill and Farnham Heath.
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Responsibility under a lease
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Shortfield Common, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you in advance.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. We look at the roof, not just the symptoms. Older cottages and farmhouses around Shortfield Common 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.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Shortfield Common
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A written report with photos
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Common questions in Shortfield Common
How do I find out if my home in Shortfield Common is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
I let a flat near Farnham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I book a survey in Shortfield Common?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.