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Wishanger Common Roof Survey
Need a roof survey in Wishanger Common? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
What you can safely check yourself
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.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Wishanger Common
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it is relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We survey chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are worn lead at chimneys and abutments and torn or sagging underlay.
Some older homes in villages like Wishanger Common are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Wishanger Common (GU10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Your questions about roof surveys in Wishanger Common
Can a landlord with a rental near Bentley (Hampshire) station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Will you come out to Wishanger Common?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Photograph stains when they appear
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. It is a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.
What a roof survey looks like in Wishanger Common
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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
If you live near a park such as The Flashes, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For an older house near a landmark such as St John the Evangelist, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Wishanger Common is about 5 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Wishanger Common is one of many places we visit across Surrey, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Wishanger Common is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover for roof surveys. Guildford is in our area too.
We cover every part of GU10 for roof surveys. Local streets include Frensham Lane and Wishanger Lane, and we cover them all. Other places close to Wishanger Common include Dockenfield (1 mile north-west), Batt's Corner (2 miles north-west), Arford (2 miles south), Headley Down (2 miles south) and Headley (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (12 miles north-east), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (5 miles north), Frimley (12 miles north), Haslemere (5 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Wishanger Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Flashes. The closest station to Wishanger Common is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 3.7 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Chase Community Hospital (3.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Wishanger Common include Farnham Heath and Gibbet Hill.
Common roof problems in Wishanger Common
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Standing water on a flat roof
Landlords with a home close to Bentley (Hampshire) station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Are they insured for the work?
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Somewhere like Wishanger Common needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Wishanger Common
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Why act early in Wishanger Common
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than waiting for something to fail. Older and listed buildings around Wishanger Common may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 20+ years’ experience
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 98% customer satisfaction
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.