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Landlord Roof Survey in Witley
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Witley. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Leaks into upper flats
- Blocked gutters over flats
Landlord roof survey in Witley
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks so work can be planned, not rushed. You get a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to see how the roof is changing. We survey gutters and downpipes, rented houses and flat roofs on blocks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are standing water on a flat roof and ceiling stains reported by tenants.
In a small place like Witley, 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 often the first to give way.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Witley (GU8)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Witley
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Witley homes and their roofs
Historic houses such as Loseley Park, about 4.6 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Witley goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For an older house near a landmark like Church of All Saints, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Witley is about 7 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Witley is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Witley is one of the places in Surrey we cover. There is also a page for Guildford.
We work across the GU8 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Sunny Down, Willow Mead and Dorlcote Way, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Cramhurst (1 mile north), Ockford Ridge (1 mile north-east), Mousehill (1 mile north), Enton Green (1 mile east) and Milford (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (7 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (7 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north).
Landmarks near Witley
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Star Public House, Rodborough Common and King Edward's School Witley and the streets around them. The closest station to Witley is Milford (Surrey) station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east. A little further out are Godalming Museum (2.6 miles north-east) and Milford Hospital (1.4 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Upper Lake and Hydon's Ball.
Places near Witley
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How the survey changes by roof type
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys often let water in at the flashings. We record anything visible.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls frequently hide gutters behind them. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see.
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Witley 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 start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking before the day
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Witley
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time, particularly on taller buildings.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Choked outlets and gutters
For landlords with property near Milford (Surrey) station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What insurance they carry
- What happens after the report arrives
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Deal with urgent items first
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- File each roof report for future reference
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Questions from Witley
I let a flat near Milford (Surrey) station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Witley?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you cover Witley?
Yes. We cover Witley and the rest of Surrey. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing which helps with rolling maintenance. Around Witley, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Witley
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- An independent look at the roof
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT