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Landlord roof survey in Earlswood, Surrey
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Earlswood. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Leaks into upper flats
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Earlswood
Is Earlswood within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
I let a flat near Earlswood (Surrey) station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
How do I book a survey in Earlswood?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey, 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 we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take an hour or two for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The written report follows by email.
How a landlord roof survey works in Earlswood
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included when they’re in the agreed scope. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it is safe to see them, along with the loft space where there is safe access. We survey gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and blocks of flats, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are chimney stacks in poor repair and parapets and upstands in poor repair.
In a smaller place like Earlswood, 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 close look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Earlswood (RH1, RH2)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Earlswood
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved, as far as can be seen.
We are often asked to look at:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Landlords with a home close to Earlswood (Surrey) station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before booking anyone
- Their insurance cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their report turnaround times
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Responsibility under a lease
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Earlswood
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Being in a smaller place like Earlswood does not change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls often hide gutters behind them. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed, so we check them closely.
Why get it checked now?
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Earlswood, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Local roofs in Earlswood
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you live near a park such as Earlswood Common, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. For businesses in and around places like The Belfry, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Earlswood is about 1 mile south of Redhill, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Earlswood, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Earlswood is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover for landlord roof surveys. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Surveys in RH1 and RH2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Brook Road, Ifold Road and Emlyn Road or anywhere close by, we can help. You will find Earlswood on the A23, so it’s easy for us to get to. If you are just outside Earlswood, we cover Meadvale (1 mile west), Redhill (1 mile north), South Earlswood (1 mile south), South Nutfield (2 miles east) and Holmethorpe (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Epsom (9 miles north-west), Horley (3 miles south), Ewell (9 miles north-west), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Caterham (5 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles west).
Around Earlswood
In Earlswood, that means homes and buildings near The Flying Scud pub, Reigate School and Dunottar School, among other places. Earlswood has its own railway station: Earlswood (Surrey) station. Well-known places in the area include The Belfry (0.9 miles north) and Surrey Fire Museum (1.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Earlswood include Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.