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Roof Survey in Lower Bourne
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Lower Bourne, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Roof survey in Lower Bourne: what you get
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Every part gets the attention it needs. If you’ve noticed lifted, split or missing lead flashings and torn or sagging underlay, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, the roof space and lead flashings alike.
In a smaller place like Lower Bourne, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are normally where the work is. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Lower Bourne (GU10, GU9)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys in Lower Bourne: local notes
The wider area around Lower Bourne has a long history of building, with Farnham Castle about 1.6 miles north. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you look after a building such as Farnham College, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you let a flat or house near Farnham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Lower Bourne is about 1 mile south of Farnham, in Surrey. In Lower Bourne, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
All of GU10 and GU9 is covered for roof surveys. Streets in the area include Fox Road, Ford Lane and Kiln Lane, and we cover them all. Being close to the A287, Lower Bourne is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Tilford Reeds (1 mile south-east), Shortfield Common (1 mile south), Millbridge (2 miles south), Tilford (2 miles east) and Frensham (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (10 miles east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Frimley (8 miles north), Haslemere (8 miles south) and Cranleigh (14 miles east).
Near you in Lower Bourne
We work in homes and buildings around Underdown nature reserve, Highfield South Farnham School and The Fox Public House, among other places. The closest station to Lower Bourne is Farnham station, roughly 1.1 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Farnham (1.3 miles north-west) and Farnham Castle (1.6 miles north). The countryside around Lower Bourne includes Culverswell Hill and Aunt's Pool.
Questions from Lower Bourne
I let a flat near Farnham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Do you cover smaller places like Lower Bourne?
Yes, Lower Bourne is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We do not put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when booking.
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Some flat roofs have been coated over several times. We say what we can see and when a closer look would need opening up.
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack, as far as we can safely see them. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Useful tips for Lower Bourne property owners
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Leave roof access to professionals
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
Every so frequently, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Lower Bourne
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
When to book a survey in Lower Bourne
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
Common reasons to book include:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Loose chimney pots
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
For an older house near a landmark like St Martin by the Green, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
What to check before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Are they insured for the work?
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Being in a smaller place like Lower Bourne does not change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- 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
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.