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Landlord Roof Survey in Wishanger Common
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Wishanger Common, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Landlord roof survey in Wishanger Common: what you get
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early so work can be planned, not rushed. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. If you’ve noticed gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and mortar falling from ridges and verges, we can find out what’s behind it, on gutters and downpipes, blocks of flats and flat roofs on blocks alike.
Older buildings in small places like Wishanger Common may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Wishanger Common (GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Where a roof is shared with neighbours, we can only inspect what we are given access to, and the report says what was seen.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often need replacing after around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Leave it or get it looked at?
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. For older village homes like those around Wishanger Common, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Wishanger Common
- Surveys seven days a week
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Wishanger Common
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
FAQs for Wishanger Common
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Bentley (Hampshire) station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wishanger Common?
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.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Check the roof space can be accessed
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere like Wishanger Common needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Wishanger 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.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Flashings that have come away
- Standing water on a flat roof
Living close to The Flashes is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
What to check before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What exactly goes into their report
- What insurance they carry
Local roofs in Wishanger Common
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. 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. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
If you let a flat or house near Bentley (Hampshire) station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St John the Evangelist, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Wishanger Common is about 5 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Wishanger Common gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Wishanger Common is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover. There’s also a page for Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: GU10. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Frensham Lane and Wishanger Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Dockenfield (1 mile north-west), Batt's Corner (2 miles north-west), Arford (2 miles south), Headley Down (2 miles south) and Headley (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles north-east), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (5 miles north), Frimley (12 miles north), Haslemere (5 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (14 miles east).
Around Wishanger Common
Around Wishanger Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Flashes. Wishanger Common’s nearest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 3.7 miles north-west. A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (3.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Farnham Heath and Gibbet Hill.