Surrey · London and the South East
Farncombe Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Farncombe from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Worn or blocked valleys
Farncombe homes and their roofs
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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Historic houses such as Loseley Park, about 1.2 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Farncombe goes. 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.
Living close to Farncombe Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Take a building like Farncombe Church of England Infant School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Farncombe is about 4 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We carry out roof surveys in Farncombe for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Surrey, we cover Farncombe.
Here we cover the GU7 postcode area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Station Road, Old Station Road and Walnut Tree Gardens or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys 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). Within a short drive, we also cover 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).
Near you in Farncombe
In Farncombe, that means homes and buildings near Broadwater School, Farncombe Wood and The Freeholders pub, among other places. There is a railway station in Farncombe itself: Farncombe station. A little further out are Charterhouse School Museum (0.6 miles west) and Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Farncombe
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it is safe. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, for roofs that are hard to see well. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. If you’ve noticed worn or blocked valleys and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Around Farncombe, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Farncombe (GU7)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Nearby places to Farncombe
What else we do in Farncombe
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Being in a smaller place like Farncombe does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. Loose ridges and gaps in the mortar are recorded.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. It’s a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Common roof problems in Farncombe
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and rain finds any gap it can. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Torn or sagging underlay
Landlords with a home close to Farncombe station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- What insurance they carry
Questions from Farncombe
How do I find out if my home in Farncombe is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Farncombe within the area you cover?
Yes, Farncombe is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It doesn’t include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain doesn’t typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.