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Landlord Roof Survey in Barwell
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Barwell? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Barwell and across Greater London.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Landlord roof survey in Barwell: what you get
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Barwell and the rest of London and South East England. Time on site usually takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe including by drone where applicable. You then get a written report with photos. We’re frequently asked to look into leaking joints at party walls and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings, on flat roofs on blocks, gutters and downpipes and rented houses.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, so roofs are often shared between several households. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photographs.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Barwell (KT9, KT10)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Barwell
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition or when.
Common reasons to book include:
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
For landlords with property near Chessington South station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Common questions in Barwell
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Chessington South station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Barwell?
It can be, so it helps to tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when booking. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Barwell
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a London area like Barwell, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. We then look at whatever is safely visible from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it is safe, the roof itself.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- 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
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Local roofs in Barwell
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. If your home in Barwell is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses such as Fitznells Manor, about 2.9 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Barwell goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Shop and office owners around The Ashley Centre may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. If you look after a building such as Ellingham Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Barwell is about 2 miles south-east of Esher, in Greater London. Bookings from Barwell are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Greater London coverage includes Barwell and the places around it. You can also see our page for Guildford.
We cover every part of KT9 and KT10 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Barwell Lane, Stevens' Lane and Hill View Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Barwell include Claygate (1 mile north-west), Hook (1 mile north-east), Malden Rushett (1 mile south), Hinchley Wood (2 miles north-west) and Ditton Hill (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like London (14 miles north-east), City of Westminster (13 miles north-east), Marylebone (13 miles north-east), Kensington (11 miles north-east), St Pancras (15 miles north-east) and Hampstead (15 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Barwell
In Barwell, that means homes and buildings near Chessington Community College and Claygate Common, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Chessington South station, about 0.5 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Epsom Cottage Hospital (1.2 miles south-east) and Chessington Castle Hill (1.2 miles east). Open spaces near Barwell include The Lake and Jubilee Wood.
Towns and villages near Barwell
What else we do in Barwell
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Barwell
- Prices that include VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent look at the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Roof by roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls often hide gutters behind them. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see.
Gutters and downpipes
Blocked gutters cause many leaks into top-floor flats. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected where they can be seen.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Barwell
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.