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Landlord roof survey in Cobham, Surrey
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Cobham? You can book a landlord roof survey in Cobham and across Surrey.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
Landlord roof surveys in Cobham: local notes
Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Historic houses such as The Homewood, about 1.2 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Cobham goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Andrew, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For landlords with property near Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Cobham is about 6 miles west of Epsom, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Cobham as part of our work across London and South East England. Cobham is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work for landlord roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Surveys in KT11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as High Street, Summerhays and Fairfield Park, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Cobham: Stoke D'Abernon (1 mile south-east), Oxshott (2 miles east), West End (2 miles north), Pachesham Park (3 miles east) and Esher (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (10 miles south-west), Woking (8 miles west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (6 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Cobham
We work in homes and buildings around The Running Mare pub and West End Common. The closest station to Cobham is Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station, roughly 1.1 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Elmbridge Museum (3 miles north-east) and Chessington Castle Hill (4.9 miles east). For a walk, there’s Jubilee Wood and Claremont Lake.
Landlord roof survey in Cobham
We survey let and shared roofs in Cobham and across London and the South East. A visit usually takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe including by drone where it applies. A written report with photos follows. If you’re worried about standing water on a flat roof and flashings that have come away, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a smaller place like Cobham, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A proper look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
Where we can’t see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Cobham (KT11)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded as far as safe access allows.
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
Questions from Cobham
Will you come out to Cobham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
I let a flat near Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Common roof problems in Cobham
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time particularly where the roof cannot be seen from the street.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Flashings that have come away
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Andrew's CofE Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before booking anyone
- What happens after the report arrives
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Why it’s worth a survey now in Cobham
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, so spending can be spread sensibly. In a smaller place like Cobham, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
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What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- House, block, shop or office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. A visit to Cobham is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Cobham
Landlords, agents and building managers in Cobham and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.