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Landlord roof survey in Caterham, Surrey
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Caterham? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Caterham and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaking joints at party walls
Different roofs, different checks
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Where a roof is shared with neighbours, we can only inspect what we’re given access to and note what couldn’t be seen.
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. We note what we see from inside.
About our landlord roof survey in Caterham
We survey let and shared roofs in Caterham and across London and South East England. Time on site normally takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Everything is inspected as far as it can be seen safely, and by drone where it’s applicable. You then get a written report with photos. Common reasons to book are mortar falling from ridges and verges and damaged pots and flaunching, across flat roofs on blocks, blocks of flats and gutters and downpipes.
In a town like Caterham, most homes are houses whose owners look after their own roofs. A slipped tile or blocked gutter costs far less to sort than the damp it causes later. The report sets out what needs attention, prioritised by urgency where relevant, whether you live in the house or let it. Photos show you exactly what was seen, even on parts you can’t reach yourself.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Caterham (CR3)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Caterham
Also in Caterham
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Caterham
Historic houses such as Titsey Place, about 4.7 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Caterham goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For landlords with property near Caterham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hillcroft Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Caterham is about 11 miles south-west of Orpington, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Caterham, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Surveys in CR3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include High Street, London Road and Park Road. Being close to the B2030 and B2031, Caterham is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Woldingham Garden Village (2 miles east), Tyler's Green (2 miles south-east), Woldingham (3 miles east), Godstone (3 miles south) and Church Town (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles south-west), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west).
What’s near Caterham
In Caterham, that means homes and buildings near Sunnydown School, The King And Queen Public House and de Stafford School. The nearest railway station is Caterham station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Bletchingley Castle (3.4 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (0.6 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Mercers Lake.
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly, and plan the rest. Small roof defects tend to grow.
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Leave it or get it looked at?
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. Around Caterham, gutters that overflow soak the wall below. At roof level, a loose tile or tired flashing does the same. Neither gets better on its own.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Common roof problems in Caterham
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Everyone may think someone else is responsible and work gets delayed. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
Common reasons to book include:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Standing water on a flat roof
If you live in an older home near Sacred Heart Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Questions to ask before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether VAT is added on top
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Caterham
Do you carry out roof surveys in Caterham?
Yes, Caterham is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
I let a flat near Caterham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when you book.
How do I book a survey in Caterham?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Semi-detached and terraced homes in a town like Caterham often share a roof line with the neighbours, so we look at what can be seen of the shared parts from your side. Tell us about any known leaks, past repairs or building work when you book, so time on site goes where it’s needed.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.