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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Farncombe
Wondering about the roof at a property in Farncombe? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Farncombe and across Surrey.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Farncombe
Some roofs cannot be seen well from the ground or from windows. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone inspection, and the report arrives the same day. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we will say so and look from ground level, windows and the loft instead. We survey clay and concrete tiles, lead flashings and valleys and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are quick fixes on flashings and valleys and loose pots and cracked flaunching.
In a smaller place like Farncombe, some houses face open ground, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather typically shows first. Whether you are buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a proper look. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof doesn’t stay small for long.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Farncombe (GU7)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Slate is common on Victorian and Edwardian houses. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, plus the metal clips that show earlier patching.
Flat roofs
Standing water, blisters, splits and tired upstands all point to wear. Blocked outlets are checked as well, and we say what we see from wherever is safe.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are set out in plain English, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Keep the loft ventilated. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
What we cannot see
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- A structural engineer’s report
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Farncombe
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What we’re asked to look at in Farncombe
Many roofs have had quick fixes over the years. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can point to a problem that keeps coming back. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
Landlords with a home close to Farncombe station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- When you will get the report
What happens on the day
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a smaller place like Farncombe, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed beforehand.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Farncombe questions
Do you cover smaller places like Farncombe?
Yes, Farncombe is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Farncombe?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Farncombe is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where applicable.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Where possible, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and views from upper windows help too. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Farncombe?
Simply call 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email, with photographs.
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Local roofs and buyers in Farncombe
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. With Loseley Park about 1.2 miles north, Farncombe sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St John the Evangelist Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Farncombe is about 4 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Farncombe and the rest of Surrey. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in GU7 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. You’ll find streets like Station Road, Old Station Road and Walnut Tree Gardens. Close by, we survey roofs in Godalming (1 mile south), Aaron's Hill (1 mile south-west), Busbridge (1 mile south), Upper Eashing (2 miles south-west) and Lower Eashing (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (4 miles north-east), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Dorking (12 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north-west).
What’s near Farncombe
In Farncombe, that means homes and buildings near Broadwater School, Farncombe Wood and The Freeholders pub. Farncombe has its own railway station: Farncombe station. Nearby you’ll also find Charterhouse School Museum (0.6 miles west) and Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.