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Landlord Roof Survey in Chaldon
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Chaldon, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Landlord roof survey in Chaldon
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. The roof space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. Your agent or you arrange access, and we confirm what we need when you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. We survey flat roofs on blocks, rented houses and shared roofs, and people most often book us about ponding or splits on flat roofs and loose ridge or hip tiles.
Some older homes in villages like Chaldon 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Chaldon (CR3)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Chaldon: your questions answered
Is Chaldon within the area you cover?
Yes, Chaldon is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can a landlord with a rental near Caterham station book a roof survey?
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.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
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.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chaldon
Landlords and letting agents in Chaldon book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photos.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Useful tips for Chaldon property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- File each roof report for future reference
- Check the loft space can be accessed
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
You receive a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It’s emailed to you ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
What we’re asked to look at in Chaldon
Roofs on let and shared buildings often get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak and by then more has been damaged.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Leaking joints at party walls
If you look after a building like St Peter and St Paul CofE Infant School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Are they insured for the work?
- What follow-up you get after the report
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a small place like Chaldon, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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 loft space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are frequently shared between houses or flats. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles. We note what we can see.
More services for Chaldon
Chaldon homes and their roofs
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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Homes near green spaces such as Kitchen Copse can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you own a rental within reach of Caterham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Chaldon is about 1 mile south-west of Caterham, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Chaldon can all book landlord roof surveys. We cover towns and villages across Surrey. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Landlord roof surveys in CR3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Mount Avenue, Linden Drive and Marshall Close or a nearby road, we can help. Chaldon sits on or near the B2031, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around Chaldon: Netherne on-the-Hill (2 miles north-west), Merstham (2 miles west), Brewer Street (2 miles south), South Merstham (2 miles south-west) and Hooley (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south), Redhill (4 miles south-west), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (5 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Chaldon
Typical jobs here are in homes near de Stafford School, Kitchen Copse and The King And Queen Public House. The nearest railway station is Caterham station, roughly 1.2 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bletchingley Castle (2.8 miles south) and St Lawrence's Hospital (0.5 miles north-east). Not far away are South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Nore Hill.