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Landlord roof survey in Chelsham, Surrey
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Chelsham. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
Landlord roof survey in Chelsham
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early, and plan work rather than react to it. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to see how the roof is changing. Typical surveys look at slipped or missing slates and tiles and gutters overflowing onto walls, across blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and rented houses.
In a village or hamlet like Chelsham, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Chelsham (CR6)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Chelsham
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Roof area
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Why act early in Chelsham
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. In a place like Chelsham, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Every finding written up with photos
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Around Chelsham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Chelsham
Landlords, agents and building managers in Chelsham and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Chelsham homes and their roofs
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. About 3 miles north lies Addington Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Chelsham has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Take a building like Warlingham Village Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary the Virgin, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you live near a park such as Ledgers Wood, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Chelsham is about 3 miles north-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Chelsham is one of many places we visit across Surrey, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the CR6 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Chelsham Common and Chelsham Road. Other places close to Chelsham include Farleigh (1 mile north), Warlingham (1 mile west), Hamsey Green (1 mile west), Fickleshole (1 mile north-east) and New Addington (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (10 miles west), Horley (11 miles south-west), Redhill (8 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles west), Reigate (9 miles south-west) and Caterham (3 miles south-west).
Near you in Chelsham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Warlingham School, Ledgers Wood and Hare & Hounds pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Woldingham station, about 1.9 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Warlingham Park Hospital (less than half a mile north) and East Surrey Museum (3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Chelsham include Hutchinson's Bank and Nore Hill.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Tell tenants when we are coming
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. The report is written in plain language.
Check the loft hatch can be reached and opened so the roof can be checked from inside. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Chelsham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chelsham?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Chelsham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Who typically books a landlord or block roof survey?
Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders book it, as well as RTM and residents’ management companies. Owners in a shared building book it too.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
How do I book a survey in Chelsham?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.