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Dorking Landlord Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Dorking from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Cracked or lifting flashings
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Dorking
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part, so everyone works from the same facts. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we’re given access to. We survey gutters and downpipes, converted houses and flat roofs on blocks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and gutters overflowing onto walls.
In a town like Dorking, older houses with slate or clay tile roofs normally sit alongside later estates with concrete tiles. Chimneys on older houses may be redundant, capped or leaning, and their lead flashings still need to be sound. Later houses have their own typical faults, from loose ridge tiles to blocked gutters.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Dorking (RH4, RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Dorking
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it, so maintenance gets put off. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Missing or loose roof coverings
If you own a rental within reach of Dorking Deepdene station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What insurance they carry
- Is VAT included in the price?
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters frequently shows as damp inside. Any problems are photographed.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Where a roof is shared with neighbours, we can only inspect what we are given access to, and the report says what was seen.
Landlord roof surveys in Dorking: local notes
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Polesden Lacey, about 2.7 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Dorking. 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.
If you look after a building like St Paul's CofE (Aided) Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Paul, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Dorking is about 10 miles north-west of Crawley, in Surrey. Wherever you are in Dorking, we can come and survey your property. Across Surrey, we cover Dorking. Crawley is in our area too.
Here we cover the RH4 and RH5 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on High Street, Station Road and London Road and the roads around them. Dorking is on the A24 and A25, so it is easy for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in Pixham (1 mile north-east), North Holmwood (1 mile south), Westhumble (2 miles north), Westcott (2 miles west) and Blackbrook (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (8 miles north), Horley (8 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (9 miles north).
Local landmarks in Dorking
Around Dorking, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Wheatsheaf Public House, The Ashcombe School and Deepdene Terrace, among other places. Nearby too are The Ashcombe School (0.6 miles north) and Pippbrook House (0.5 miles north). The closest station to Dorking is Dorking Deepdene station, about 0.6 miles north. A little further out are Mesolithic Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and Headley Court (4.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. A typical visit in Dorking begins with the street side of the roof and then moves round the building. The back garden is often where extensions, dormers and rear slopes are best seen, so unlocked gates help. Then, if it can be reached safely, we look in the loft.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Dorking, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Dorking: your questions answered
Is Dorking in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Dorking is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
I let a flat near Dorking Deepdene station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when you book.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.