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Landlord roof survey in Virginia Water, Surrey
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Virginia Water. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Leaks into upper flats
Landlord roof survey in Virginia Water
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We cannot 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. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. If you are worried about missing or loose roof coverings and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it, on shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and flat roofs on blocks alike.
Houses in smaller places like Virginia Water can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
Where we can’t see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Virginia Water (GU25)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
What we’re asked to look at in Virginia Water
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Without a recent survey, it is hard to know what the roof needs and how soon.
People normally book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Anyone responsible for a site like Trumps Green Infant School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Local roofs in Virginia Water
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses such as Botleys Mansion, about 2.5 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Virginia Water goes. 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.
Trees in and around Riverside Walk shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. Take an older house close to Christ Church: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Virginia Water is about 2 miles south-west of Egham, in Surrey. If you are in Virginia Water, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Surrey, we cover Virginia Water. There is also a page for Guildford.
We survey roofs across the GU25 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Chapel Square, Station Approach and Monks Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Virginia Water is on the B389, so it is easy for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Stroude (1 mile north-east), Thorpe Green (1 mile east), Wentworth (1 mile west), Thorpe (1 mile east) and Egham Wick (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (6 miles south), Camberley (8 miles south-west), Epsom (14 miles east), Ewell (14 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (7 miles east).
Near you in Virginia Water
In Virginia Water, that means homes and buildings near Rose And Crown Public House and Riverside Walk and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Virginia Water itself: Virginia Water station. A little further out are Spelthorne Museum (3.1 miles north-east) and St. Peter's Hospital (2.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Virginia Water Lake and St Ann's Hill.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
You receive a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We send it by email ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Keep the roof space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Homes around Virginia Water often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Tell us where we can park nearby
How to book
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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How we price landlord roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Virginia Water: your questions answered
Will you come out to Virginia Water?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Virginia Water listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No. Who pays is typically set by the lease, and that is a legal question. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted in the report.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No. Our survey covers the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How the survey changes by roof type
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys often let water in at the flashings. We record anything visible.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog leaving water standing. We check them as part of the survey.