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Roof survey in Fernhurst, Surrey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Fernhurst. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Loose chimney pots
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Local roofs in Fernhurst
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Cowdray House, about 4.3 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Fernhurst. 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Fernhurst Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you own a rental within reach of Haslemere station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Fernhurst is about 10 miles east of Petersfield, in Surrey. In Fernhurst, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. Fernhurst is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: GU27. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, Merle Way and Bishops Close and the roads around them. If you are just outside Fernhurst, we cover Kingsley Green (1 mile north), Woolmer Hill (2 miles north-west), Linchmere (2 miles north-west), Redford (3 miles south-west) and Haslemere (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Guildford (15 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles north-east), Ash (14 miles north), Godalming (10 miles north-east) and Farncombe (11 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Fernhurst
For rail, the closest station is Haslemere station, roughly 2.7 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Haslemere and District Hospital (2.9 miles north). For a walk, there is Blackdown and Cooksbridge Meadow.
Roof survey in Fernhurst
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof, so they deserve a careful look. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs and the roof space, and the problems we are asked to look at most are standing water on a flat roof and torn or sagging underlay.
Somewhere as small as Fernhurst, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Fernhurst (GU27)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about roof surveys in Fernhurst
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Fernhurst?
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.
Can a landlord with a rental near Haslemere station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Do you need a roof survey in Fernhurst?
Slates and tiles frequently outlast the fixings that hold them. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Margaret, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- When you will get the report
- What happens after the report arrives
Places near Fernhurst
What else we do in Fernhurst
What affects the price in Fernhurst
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you contact us
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Cottages and farmhouses around Fernhurst often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before you put a home on the market, it helps to know the roof’s condition. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them. Outbuildings and barns around Fernhurst are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.