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Landlord Roof Survey in Abinger
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Abinger. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Abinger
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. We survey gutters and downpipes, converted houses and flat roofs on blocks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaking joints at party walls and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings.
Older buildings in small places like Abinger may be 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Abinger (RH5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Where a roof is shared with neighbours, we can only inspect what we’re given access to and note what couldn’t be seen.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles. We note what we can see.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Give residents notice before a survey
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and the rest budgeted for later.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
Local roofs in Abinger
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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. About 3.9 miles north-east lies Polesden Lacey, a reminder of how long the area around Abinger has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often 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 Belmont Prep School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St James, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For landlords with property near Gomshall station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Abinger is about 4 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. In Abinger, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. Abinger is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work. There’s also a page for Guildford.
Here we cover the RH5 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include Raikes Lane, Sutton Lane and Abinger Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Sutton Abinger (1 mile west), Abinger Hammer (1 mile north-west), Hoe (1 mile west), Gomshall (2 miles north-west) and Shere (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (8 miles west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles east), Redhill (11 miles east) and Ewell (12 miles north-east).
Around Abinger
Around Abinger, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Wotton and Abinger Commons, The Abinger Hatch Public House and Hurtwood House. For rail, the closest station is Gomshall station, about 1.7 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Abinger Castle (under half a mile south-east) and Mesolithic Museum (within half a mile south). Not far away are Leith Hill and Combe Bottom.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Abinger, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Abinger
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Why get it checked now?
Tenants can only report what shows inside. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. We look at the roof, not just the symptoms. In a small place like Abinger, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Abinger
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Common questions in Abinger
Do you cover smaller places like Abinger?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Gomshall station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. The report follows by email.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Abinger?
To book, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The size of the roof
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
We will normally ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- When you need the report by
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.