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Landlord Roof Survey in Abinger Common
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Abinger Common, with photos and a written report.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Landlord roof survey in Abinger Common: what you get
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. We may need to get into the loft space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told ahead of time. You or your agent arrange access, and we confirm what we need as you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. Common reasons to book are blocked gutters over flats and flashings that have come away, across rented houses, gutters and downpipes and shared roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Abinger 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Abinger Common (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Abinger Common
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause from what’s visible.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St James, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What experience they bring
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Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- File each roof report for future reference
- Give residents notice before a survey
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and the rest budgeted for later.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem normally is.
Why act early in Abinger Common
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. A survey looks at the roof itself. For an older or listed building in a place like Abinger Common, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Abinger Common
- Photos and a written report every time
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the price in Abinger Common
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Anything about access we should know
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Abinger Common
About 4.2 miles north lies Polesden Lacey, a reminder of how long the area around Abinger Common has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Homes near green spaces such as Wotton and Abinger Commons can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. Landlords with a home close to Gomshall station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Abinger Common is about 4 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Abinger Common and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Abinger Common is one of the places in Surrey we cover. There’s also a page for Guildford.
All of RH5 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Glebe Lane, Leith Hill Road and Abinger Common Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Friday Street (1 mile east), Abinger Bottom (1 mile south-east), Coldharbour (2 miles south-east), Forest Green (3 miles south) and South Holmwood (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles north-west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (10 miles east) and Ewell (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Abinger Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hurtwood House, The Abinger Hatch Public House and Wotton and Abinger Commons, among other places. The closest station to Abinger Common is Gomshall station, about 2.4 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Abinger Castle (0.5 miles north-west) and Mesolithic Museum (0.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Abinger Common include Leith Hill and Silent Pool.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. On timing, it usually takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Abinger Common, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Let us know about parking before the day
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Abinger Common
Is my home in Abinger Common listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Abinger Common?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Does the weather affect the survey?
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.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can be seen safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No. The lease usually decides who is responsible, and that’s a legal question. What we provide is a clear record of the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.