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Landlord roof survey in Effingham, Surrey
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Effingham. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Leaks into upper flats
Common roof problems in Effingham
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak, by which point the damage has spread.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
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.
Before you book anyone
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their report turnaround times
How a landlord roof survey works in Effingham
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks so work can be planned, not rushed. You get a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. Typical surveys look at gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and parapets and upstands in poor repair, on blocks of flats, shared roofs and flat roofs on blocks.
Some older homes in villages like Effingham are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Effingham (KT24)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Effingham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Deal with urgent items first
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
Questions from Effingham
Will you come out to Effingham?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Can a landlord with a rental near Bookham station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 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.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The report follows by email.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
How we price landlord roof surveys
We confirm the price for the job before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The roof’s overall size
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands where we can see them safely.
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.
Landlord roof surveys in Effingham: local notes
With Polesden Lacey about 1.4 miles south-east, Effingham sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you own a rental within reach of Bookham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. The streets around a church like Church of St Lawrence are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Effingham is about 4 miles south-west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. Whether the building in Effingham is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Effingham is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
All of KT24 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets like The Street, Crossways and Church Street, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Effingham, we cover East Horsley (1 mile west), West Horsley (2 miles west), Ockham (3 miles north-west), East Clandon (4 miles west) and Abinger Hammer (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (8 miles west), Woking (8 miles north-west), Camberley (15 miles west), Epsom (7 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles south-east) and Redhill (10 miles east).
Near you in Effingham
In Effingham, that means homes and buildings near The Forest and the Highlands, Howard of Effingham School and The Queen Stage pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Bookham station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Abinger Castle (4.7 miles south) and Headley Court (5.5 miles east). Not far away are Combe Bottom and Box Hill.