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Roof survey in Ramsnest Common, Surrey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Ramsnest Common, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ramsnest Common
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Roof survey in Ramsnest Common
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. Common reasons to book are slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, on natural slate, chimney stacks and lead flashings.
Some older homes in villages like Ramsnest Common are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Ramsnest Common (GU8)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles.
Roof surveys in Ramsnest Common: local notes
Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For any home in Ramsnest Common, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Ramsnest Common is about 11 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Ramsnest Common and the rest of Surrey. Ramsnest Common is one of the places in Surrey where we work. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Here we cover the GU8 postcode area for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on Killinghurst Lane, Petworth Road and Cripplecrutch Hill and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Shillinglee (1 mile south-east), Ansteadbrook (1 mile south-west), Northchapel (2 miles south), Ebernoe (4 miles south-east) and Lurgashall (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles north), Farnham (11 miles north-west), Haslemere (3 miles west), Cranleigh (8 miles north-east), Ash (11 miles north) and Godalming (7 miles north).
What’s near Ramsnest Common
The nearest railway station is Witley station, about 3 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Haslemere and District Hospital (2.7 miles west). For a walk, there’s Blackdown and Shillinglee Lake.
Common roof problems in Ramsnest Common
Some damage starts inside the loft space. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, wetting timbers and insulation. It’s often mistaken for a leak.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Standing water on a flat roof
Landlords with a home close to Witley station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What insurance they carry
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Prices for roof surveys in Ramsnest Common
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The roof’s overall size
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for the job before booking.
What we need to know
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from the ground. You might pay for work that does not fix the real problem, or miss the fault that matters. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Ramsnest Common, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ramsnest Common
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- A written report with photographs
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older rural homes like those around Ramsnest Common can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Questions from Ramsnest Common
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Witley station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building.
Do you cover smaller places like Ramsnest Common?
Yes. Ramsnest Common is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do you look in the loft space?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.