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Landlord roof survey in Betchworth, Surrey
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Betchworth, with photos and a written report.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Cracked or lifting flashings
How a landlord roof survey works in Betchworth
With a shared roof, it is not always clear what’s wrong or where. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen including the loft and flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part, so everyone works from the same facts. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we’re allowed to reach. If you’re worried about damaged pots and flaunching and worn ridges, hips and verges, we can find out what’s behind it, on converted houses, gutters and downpipes and shared roofs alike.
Some older homes in villages like Betchworth are 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Betchworth (RH3)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- A full structural assessment of the building
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
When to book a survey in Betchworth
On a shared roof, it’s not always clear who should act. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it and work gets delayed. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
Common reasons to book include:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
If you live in an older home near Church of St Michael, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What exactly goes into their report
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Deal with urgent items first
- Check the roof space can be accessed
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. The report is written in plain language.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
Betchworth: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Betchworth?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can a landlord with a rental near Betchworth station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points, and the report says so.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Betchworth
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Polesden Lacey, about 4.7 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Betchworth. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Homes near green spaces like Brockham Limeworks can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. Landlords with a home close to Betchworth station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Betchworth is about 3 miles east of Dorking, in Surrey. We provide landlord roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Betchworth and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Surrey. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across RH3 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on The Street, Station Road and Old Reigate Road. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Buckland (1 mile east), Brockham (1 mile south-west), Box Hill (1 mile north-west), Strood Green (1 mile south-west) and Dawesgreen (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (14 miles west), Epsom (7 miles north), Horley (6 miles south-east), Redhill (4 miles east) and Ewell (8 miles north).
Around Betchworth
Around Betchworth, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Red Lion pub and Brockham Limeworks. The closest station to Betchworth is Betchworth station, about 0.5 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Reigate Priory Museum (2.7 miles east) and Headley Court (3.6 miles north). Not far away are Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
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How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos. As for time on site, it normally takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere as small as Betchworth, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. The report records the underlay where it is visible.
Gutters and downpipes
Blocked gutters cause many leaks into top-floor flats. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes where they can be seen.
What you can safely check yourself
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.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.