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Epsom Landlord Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Epsom, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
Landlord roof survey in Epsom: what you get
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition, written up so you can plan. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it along with RTM and residents’ management companies. The report covers defects, photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. It is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. We survey converted houses, shared roofs and gutters and downpipes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are slipped or missing slates and tiles and choked outlets and gutters.
Most homes in a town like Epsom are houses, so the roof is usually the owner’s to look after. A slipped tile or blocked gutter costs far less to sort than the damp it causes later. The report sets out what needs attention, prioritised by urgency where relevant. The photos let you see the parts of the roof you can’t get to.
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.
- Where
- Epsom (KT19, KT18, KT17)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price landlord roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What we need to know
We’ll typically ask about:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Anything about access we should know
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Epsom: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Epsom is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Epsom in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Epsom is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, 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 if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders book it along with residents’ and RTM management companies. Owners in a shared building book it too.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Deal with urgent items first
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Check the loft space can be accessed
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so the roof can be checked from inside. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Epsom
Defects caught early can often be dealt with as planned work. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. Once water reaches the loft insulation in a home in Epsom, it loses much of its value and is slow to dry. That’s an extra cost on top of the roof work itself.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Photos and a written report every time
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Honest limits
A survey is a careful look at the let or shared roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Responsibility under a lease
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Epsom
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition or when.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
For an older house near a landmark such as St. Barnabas Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Epsom
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. About 1.3 miles north-east lies Fitznells Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Epsom has been built on. 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Shop and office owners around The Ashley Centre may find that a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. Homes near green spaces like Epsom Common can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Epsom is about 12 miles south of Kensington, in Surrey. Surveys in Epsom work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Epsom is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We also survey roofs in London.
Here we cover the KT19, KT18 and KT17 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include High Street, Upper High Street and Church Road. Epsom is on the A24 and B280, so it’s easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Ewell (1 mile north-east), North Looe (1 mile east), Horton (1 mile north-west), Epsom Downs (1 mile south-east) and Langley Vale (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (15 miles south-west), Woking (13 miles west), Horley (12 miles south), Redhill (8 miles south-east), Egham (14 miles north-west) and Reigate (7 miles south-east). Being one of Surrey’s larger places, Epsom has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
What’s near Epsom
Around Epsom, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Wellington Public House, Rosebery School and Epsom Common. Epsom has its own railway station: Epsom station. Nearby you will also find The Ashley Centre (within half a mile south) and Cockney Museum (2.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include The Lake and Bonesgate Open Space.
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. A visit in Epsom runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. Someone needs to let us in, so tell us who that will be.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.