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Landlord Roof Survey in Downside
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Downside and the rest of Surrey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Leaks into upper flats
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Common roof problems in Downside
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves, and a survey helps show where that is happening.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Anyone responsible for a site like St Matthew's CofE Aided Infant School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What insurance they carry
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Is VAT included in the price?
Landlord roof survey in Downside: what you get
The lease usually decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We cannot advise on what your lease says but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. The report sets out what we saw, with photographs and recommendations. If you’ve noticed slipped or missing slates and tiles and mortar falling from ridges and verges, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Downside, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Downside (KT11)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Downside property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- File each roof report for future reference
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and the rest budgeted for later.
Check the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
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What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Downside can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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How we price landlord roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Common questions in Downside
Will you come out to Downside?
Yes. Downside is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Downside is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No. Our survey covers the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as RTM and residents’ management companies. Owners in a shared building book it too.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and the number of roofs. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
What this survey cannot tell you
It’s a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Downside
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
Landlord roof surveys around Downside
The wider area around Downside has a long history of building, with Byfleet Manor about 2.7 miles north-west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Surrey frequently 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 Michael's Chapel, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For landlords with property near Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Downside is about 4 miles west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Downside can all book landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Surrey coverage includes Downside. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Surveys in KT11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Downside Common, Downsview Close and Deacon Close, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Hatchford (1 mile west), Martyr's Green (1 mile south-west), Hatchford End (2 miles west), Whiteley Village (3 miles north) and Wisley (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (8 miles south-west), Woking (7 miles west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (6 miles east), Horley (14 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles south-east).
Around Downside
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Plough Public House and Parkside School and the streets around them. Downside’s nearest station is Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station, roughly 1 mile north-east. Well-known places in the area include Epsom Cottage Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Send and Ripley History Society Museum (3.8 miles west). Not far away are Jubilee Wood and Boldermere Lake.