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Dormansland Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Dormansland. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
About our landlord roof survey in Dormansland
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, or after a tenant reports a leak. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays which can help when arranging access with residents. We survey blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are flashings that have come away and leaking joints at party walls.
In a small place like Dormansland, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, 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
- Dormansland (RH7)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
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What we are asked to look at in Dormansland
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants frequently lead to a survey. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved from what’s visible.
Look out for signs like these:
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Trees in and around Centenary Fields shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Responsibility under a lease
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
Local roofs in Dormansland
Historic houses such as Hammerwood Park, about 3.2 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Dormansland goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St John the Evangelist, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Anyone responsible for a site like Dormansland Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Dormansland is about 3 miles north of East Grinstead, in Surrey. We cover Dormansland and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Crawley is in our area too.
Every address in RH7 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Dormans High Street, Locks Meadow and Newhache. Other places close to Dormansland include Dormans Park (1 mile south-west), Lingfield (1 mile north-west), Felcourt (1 mile west), Lingfield Common (2 miles north-west) and Hammerwood (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horley (8 miles west), Redhill (9 miles north-west), Reigate (10 miles north-west), Caterham (10 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles west) and Oxted (6 miles north).
What’s near Dormansland
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Old House at Home, Centenary Fields and Lingfield College. For rail, the closest station is Dormans station, about 0.6 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Haxted Watermill Museum (2.2 miles north-east) and Hever Castle (5 miles east). For a walk, there’s Hedgecourt Lake.
Tips from our surveys
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Make sure the roof space can be accessed
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and the rest budgeted for later.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
The survey, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Dormansland often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Related advice
Questions from Dormansland
How do I find out if my home in Dormansland is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
I let a flat near Dormans station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. Repair costs aren’t included, but contractors can price from it.
How do I book a survey in Dormansland?
Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We inspect the parts we’re given access to, as far as they can be seen safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
How we price landlord roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Roof area
- Which survey package you book
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- When you need the report by
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- What kind of property and roof it is
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.