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Landlord Roof Survey in Alfold
Independent landlord roof surveys in Alfold. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Useful tips for Alfold property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and the rest budgeted for later.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
Landlord roof survey in Alfold: what you get
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early, and plan work rather than react to it. You get a photo-illustrated written report to keep on file for the building. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to see how the roof is changing. Typical surveys look at failed flashings at walls and chimneys and gutters overflowing onto walls, across shared roofs, rented houses and converted houses.
In a village or hamlet like Alfold, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Alfold (GU6)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. We record what we see.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands as far as safe access allows.
When to book a survey in Alfold
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition and how soon.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Standing water on a flat roof
Homes near green spaces such as Fir Tree Copse can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their report turnaround times
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes about one to two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Around Alfold, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Common questions in Alfold
Do you carry out roof surveys in Alfold?
Yes, Alfold is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Alfold?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Alfold?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be, and the report says so.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
Sometimes, yes. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we’ll need to go in, so residents need notice.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Alfold
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Alfold and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Why it is worth a survey now in Alfold
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Surveying again later shows what has changed which helps with rolling maintenance. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Alfold, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- An independent look at the roof
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Plain-English reports with photos
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Towns and villages near Alfold
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Local roofs in Alfold
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. 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.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Nicholas, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Alfold is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Alfold and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small. There is also a page for Guildford.
Here we cover the GU6 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Chapel Field Close, Loxwood Road and Cypress Grove or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Alfold Bars (1 mile south), Loxwood (1 mile south), Ifold (2 miles south), Durfold Wood (3 miles west) and Plaistow (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (11 miles north), Woking (15 miles north), Farnham (14 miles north-west), Dorking (12 miles north-east), Haslemere (9 miles west) and Cranleigh (3 miles north-east).
Near you in Alfold
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Crown pub and Fir Tree Copse, among other places. The countryside around Alfold includes Shillinglee Lake.