Surrey · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Frensham
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Frensham. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
FAQs for Frensham
Will you come out to Frensham?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Frensham?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We’ll give you an idea of timing when you book.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. What the seller agrees to is their decision.
When will the report arrive?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed with photos included.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Frensham
Older homes frequently have roofs that have been patched over the years. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. Our survey picks it out, with photos so you can see it for yourself. Each finding is explained in plain words, so you know what it means for the house you’re buying. We survey the roof space, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings and valleys, and the problems we are asked to look at most are cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing and flashings that have lifted or split.
In a village or hamlet like Frensham, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Frensham (GU10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Frensham
A mortgage valuation isn’t a roof survey. It looks at whether the property is suitable security for the loan, not at the condition of each slate and flashing. Our survey is done for you, and the report is written for you to use. In a small place like Frensham, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Frensham
- An independent look at the roof
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Prices that include VAT
- Weekday and weekend surveys
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- House, block, shop or office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Frensham, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Natural slate
Local roofs and buyers in Frensham
With Farnham Castle about 3.6 miles north, Frensham sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
The streets around a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Frensham is about 3 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Frensham and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Frensham is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the GU10 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Local streets include The Street and Peakfield. We also cover the places around Frensham: Millbridge (1 mile north), Shortfield Common (1 mile north), Crosswater (1 mile south-east), Tilford Reeds (2 miles north-east) and Tilford Common (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (12 miles north), Farnham (3 miles north), Frimley (11 miles north) and Haslemere (6 miles south-east).
Around Frensham
Around Frensham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Flashes and Edgeborough School. The closest station to Frensham is Farnham station, about 3.2 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Farnham Castle (3.6 miles north) and Museum of Farnham (3.3 miles north). Open spaces near Frensham include Culverswell Hill and Farnham Heath.
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere as small as Frensham, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Frensham
Gutter problems frequently look minor from the street. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Hidden gutters behind parapets or in roof valleys can send water indoors. They’re part of what we check.
Problems we come across often include:
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
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.
Questions to ask before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
Surveys for landlords and agents in Frensham
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.