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Landlord Roof Survey in Shortheath
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Shortheath. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Leaking joints at party walls
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shortheath
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It does not give repair costs but contractors can price from it. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. If you’re worried about cracked or leaning shared chimneys and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on gutters and downpipes, blocks of flats and flat roofs on blocks alike.
In a small place like Shortheath, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Shortheath (GU9, GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Shortheath
Do you cover smaller places like Shortheath?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shortheath?
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.
How do I book a survey in Shortheath?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
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Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
You receive a written report with photos and recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. We send it by email ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
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.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where the property is, with the postcode
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a small place like Shortheath, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
Landlord roof surveys in Shortheath: local notes
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Farnham Castle, about 1.6 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shortheath. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Trees in and around Underdown nature reserve shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For landlords with property near Farnham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you live in an older home near St Peter's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Shortheath is about 1 mile south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. Roofs in Shortheath get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. Across Surrey, we cover Shortheath and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: GU9 and GU10. That includes homes and businesses on Shortheath Road, Little Thurbans Close and Sunnydell Lane and the roads around them. Main roads around Shortheath include the B3384, which makes travel easy. If you are just outside Shortheath, we cover Wrecclesham (1 mile west), Boundstone (1 mile south), Rowledge (1 mile south-west), Holt Pound (1 mile south-west) and Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (11 miles east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Frimley (9 miles north-east), Haslemere (8 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (15 miles east).
Around Shortheath
We work in homes and buildings around The Royal Oak Public House, Weydon School and Weydon School and the streets around them. Shortheath’s nearest station is Farnham station, about 1.3 miles north-east. A little further out are Farnham Castle (1.6 miles north) and Museum of Farnham (1.2 miles north). Not far away are Aunt's Pool and Farnham Heath.