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Landlord roof survey in Capel, Surrey
Landlord roof surveys in Capel from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Missing or loose roof coverings
How a landlord roof survey works in Capel
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft space. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included where they’re part of the brief. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can be seen safely, along with the roof space where there is safe access. Typical surveys look at failed flashings at walls and chimneys and gutters overflowing onto walls, across converted houses, gutters and downpipes and rented houses.
Some older homes in villages like Capel 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- Capel (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Capel
Is Capel within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Ockley station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How do I book a survey in Capel?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
What does a roof survey cost?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be, and the report says so.
What affects the price in Capel
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The size of the roof
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Honest limits
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
What else we do in Capel
Landlord and commercial surveys in Capel
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What we look for on each type of roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog leaving water standing. They’re checked during the survey.
Useful tips for Capel property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and plan the rest over time.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults typically get worse.
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes between one and two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere like Capel needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Landlord roof surveys around Capel
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you look after a building such as Scott Broadwood CofE Infant School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you own a rental within reach of Ockley station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take an older house close to Church of St John the Baptist: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Capel is about 5 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. Anywhere in Capel, we can come and survey your property. Capel is one of the places in Surrey we cover. Crawley is in our area too.
We survey roofs across RH5 for landlord roof surveys. Streets in the area include The Street, Laundry Way and Bakers Way, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Ockley (2 miles west), Beare Green (2 miles north), Paynes Green (2 miles south-west), Kingsfold (2 miles south) and Holmwood Corner (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (13 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (9 miles north-east), Ewell (14 miles north) and Reigate (8 miles north-east).
What’s near Capel
For rail, the closest station is Ockley station, about 0.6 miles west. A little further out are Horsham Hospital (5.6 miles south). The countryside around Capel includes Leith Hill and Warnham LNR.