Surrey · London and the South East
Blackbrook Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Blackbrook, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Blocked gutters over flats
FAQs for Blackbrook
I let a flat near Holmwood station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is Blackbrook within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. You’ll then get the report by email.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How do I book a survey in Blackbrook?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will point you to the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Landlord roof survey in Blackbrook
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks, and plan work rather than react to it. You get a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. We are often asked to look into damp or stains in top-floor flats and failed flashings at walls and chimneys, across flat roofs on blocks, rented houses and shared roofs.
In a small place like Blackbrook, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Blackbrook (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- File each roof report for future reference
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Agents frequently choose the package that suits the building.
Check the loft hatch can be reached and opened so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
Blackbrook homes and their roofs
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. About 4.3 miles north-west lies Polesden Lacey, a reminder of how long the area around Blackbrook 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, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live near a park like Inholms Clay Pit, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Take an older house close to Church of St John the Evangelist: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Blackbrook is about 2 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. We visit Blackbrook as part of our work across Surrey, for homes and businesses alike. Across Surrey, we cover Blackbrook and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Surveys in RH5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you’re just outside Blackbrook, we cover North Holmwood (1 mile north-west), Mid Holmwood (1 mile south-west), Dorking (2 miles north-west), Pixham (2 miles north) and Westcott (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (6 miles east) and Ewell (10 miles north).
Landmarks near Blackbrook
We work in homes and buildings around Pippbrook House, Inholms Clay Pit and The Plough pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Blackbrook is Holmwood station, roughly 2 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Betchworth Castle (2.1 miles north) and Headley Court (5.9 miles north). For a walk, there is Box Hill and Vann Lake.
How we price landlord roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Blackbrook, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
What we are asked to look at in Blackbrook
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. They all age at different rates, and flat roofs over rear additions frequently need attention sooner.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Take a building like St John's Church of England Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Also near Blackbrook
What else we do in Blackbrook
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Responsibility under a lease
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses