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Pre-purchase roof survey in Farnham, Surrey
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Farnham and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
Pre-purchase roof survey in Farnham: what you get
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a close look at it before you are committed. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft where there’s safe access. You get a written report with photographs. We are often asked to look into damp timbers or stains in the loft and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone, across lead flashings and valleys, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and chimney stacks.
Around towns like Farnham, many houses have gained extensions, dormers, porches or garages, and many of those additions have flat roofs. The joints where a new roof meets an old wall or slope are a common source of leaks. On a purchase or a newly finished roof in Farnham, those junctions are high on the list.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Farnham (GU9, GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Roof area
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The property’s address and postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Farnham
Landlords, agents and building managers in Farnham and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we cannot see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
Why act early in Farnham
After exchange, any roof defect is yours to deal with. Before then, you can still ask questions, ask for work to be done or reconsider. Finding out later gives you the same facts, but with far less room to act on them. In a family home in Farnham, a small roof fault lets water into places you can’t see, such as the loft insulation, the top of a wall or the roof timbers. By the time it shows inside, the job has grown.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why us?
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
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Pre-purchase roof surveys in Farnham: local notes
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. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Farnham Castle lies about 0.6 miles north-west, so building around Farnham goes back a long way. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy. If you live in an older home near St Joan of Arc's Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. Landlords with a home close to Farnham station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Farnham is about 6 miles south of Farnborough, in Surrey. Surveys in Farnham work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Farnham is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. You can also see our page for Guildford.
We work across the GU9 and GU10 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We cover properties on Barncroft, Approach Road and Saxon Croft and the roads around them. Main roads around Farnham include the A31 and A287, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Compton (1 mile east), Hale (1 mile north), Upper Hale (2 miles north), Runfold (2 miles east) and Heath End (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (10 miles east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (8 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (14 miles east). Farnham is one of the larger places we cover in Surrey.
Near you in Farnham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Moor Park, William Cobbett Public House and Weydon School. Farnham has its own railway station: Farnham station. Well-known places in the area include Museum of Farnham (under half a mile north-west) and Farnham Castle (0.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Farnham Park and Aunt's Pool.
The survey, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. A survey in Farnham needs access inside and out, including the loft hatch and any rooms with damp. If there’s a side gate or a rear garden, let us know how to reach it. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
FAQs for Farnham
Is my home in Farnham listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How should I get ready for a visit in Farnham?
The main thing is access, inside and out, plus somewhere to park in Farnham. Let us know about known leaks or past repairs as well.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and that is where a roof survey helps. It is not a replacement for a RICS survey.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Farnham?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks, loose pots and eroded mortar are common findings. We photograph them so you can raise them before exchange.
Natural slate
Good slate is one of the longest-lasting roof coverings, yet the nails that fix it often give out first. Slipped or missing slates are a sign of ‘nail fatigue’.