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Chessington Landlord Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Chessington. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Blocked gutters over flats
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chessington
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We don’t give legal advice on leases but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Common reasons to book are gutters overflowing onto walls and mortar falling from ridges and verges, across flat roofs on blocks, converted houses and blocks of flats.
A London butterfly roof slopes down to a central valley gutter that drains to the back of the house. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. For a house in Chessington with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Chessington (KT9, KT19, KT6)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Surveys in Chessington can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is frequently by permit or pay-and-display, so it’s useful to know what’s near you, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Useful tips for Chessington property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- File each roof report for future reference
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. The report is written in plain language.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Nearby places to Chessington
What else we do in Chessington
What we look for on each type of roof
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.
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. Any problems are photographed.
Local roofs in Chessington
Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. The wider area around Chessington has a long history of building, with Fitznells Manor about 2.2 miles east. 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.
For landlords with property near Chessington North station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take a building like Castle Hill Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Chessington is about 2 miles north-west of Epsom, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Chessington and the rest of Greater London. Chessington is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for landlord roof surveys. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the KT9, KT19 and KT6 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Elm Road, Cox Lane and Moor Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Chessington is on the A243, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Chessington: Horton (1 mile south), Old Malden (2 miles north-east), Tolworth (2 miles north-east), Surbiton (2 miles north) and Worcester Park (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (13 miles north-east), City of Westminster (12 miles north-east), Marylebone (13 miles north-east), Kensington (10 miles north-east), St Pancras (14 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (15 miles north-east).
Around Chessington
Typical jobs here are in homes near Shrewsbury House School, Chessington Community College and Horton Country Park and the streets around them. Chessington has its own railway station: Chessington North station. Other landmarks nearby include Tolworth Hospital (1.2 miles north-east) and Chessington Castle Hill (0.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Chessington include Kingston Hill Road area and Bonesgate Open Space.
Common questions in Chessington
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Chessington?
It rarely stops a survey, but it is worth planning. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chessington?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site and larger buildings take longer.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Chessington
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Chessington
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years particularly where the roof can’t be seen from the street.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Leaks into upper flats
If you run a business near The Ashley Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
What to check before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Are they insured for the work?