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East Horsley Landlord Roof Survey
We carry out landlord roof surveys in East Horsley and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in East Horsley
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the roof space. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too when they’re in the agreed scope. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it is safe to see them and the loft where access is safe. We survey gutters and downpipes, converted houses and rented houses, and the problems we are asked to look at most are cracked or lifting flashings and blocked gutters over flats.
Trees around homes in smaller places like East Horsley drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- East Horsley (KT24, KT11)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in East Horsley
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 from what’s visible.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Flashings that have come away
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
Take an older house close to Church of St Martin: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Will the report include photos?
Surveys for landlords and agents in East Horsley
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
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The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Parking around East Horsley is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
East Horsley questions
Is East Horsley within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
I let a flat near Horsley station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. Repair costs are not included, but contractors can price from it.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What made you get in touch
For a price for landlord roof surveys in East Horsley, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
What a landlord roof survey looks like in East Horsley
Historic houses like Hatchlands Park, about 2.3 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around East Horsley goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. 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.
Trees in and around The Forest and the Highlands shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you look after a building like The Raleigh School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
East Horsley is about 5 miles west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in East Horsley can all book landlord roof surveys. Across Surrey, we cover East Horsley. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: KT24 and KT11. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Glendene Avenue, Cobham Way and High Park Avenue or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include West Horsley (1 mile west), Effingham (1 mile east), Ockham (2 miles north-west), East Clandon (3 miles south-west) and Ripley (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (7 miles west), Woking (7 miles north-west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (8 miles north-east), Horley (13 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles east).
Around East Horsley
We work in homes and buildings around Howard of Effingham School, The Forest and the Highlands and Duke Of Wellington Public House and the streets around them. East Horsley has its own railway station: Horsley station. Nearby you’ll also find Send and Ripley History Society Museum (3.2 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Papercourt Marshes and Boldermere Lake.