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Landlord roof survey in Friday Street, Surrey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Friday Street, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Standing water on a flat roof
Landlord roof survey in Friday Street
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format, with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. Common reasons to book are cracked or leaning shared chimneys and leaks into upper flats, across rented houses, converted houses and shared roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Friday Street are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Friday Street (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The roof’s overall size
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to tell us when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we can’t see
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Friday Street?
On a shared roof, it’s not always clear who should act. Everyone may think someone else is responsible, so maintenance gets put off. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Belmont Prep School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Friday Street
The wider area around Friday Street has a long history of building, with Polesden Lacey about 4.2 miles north. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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 is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St James, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Homes near green spaces such as Wotton and Abinger Commons can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Friday Street is about 3 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Friday Street can all book landlord roof surveys. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Guildford.
We cover every part of the RH5 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Streets in the area include Sheephouse Lane, Noons Corner Road and Abinger Common Road. We also cover Abinger Bottom (1 mile south), Abinger Common (1 mile west), Coldharbour (2 miles south-east), Forest Green (3 miles south) and South Holmwood (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (9 miles north-west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (9 miles east), Redhill (10 miles east) and Ewell (12 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Friday Street
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hurtwood House, The Stephan Langton Inn and Wotton and Abinger Commons. For rail, the closest station is Gomshall station, about 2.9 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Abinger Castle (1 mile west) and Mesolithic Museum (1 mile west). Open spaces near Friday Street include Vann Lake and Combe Bottom.
Why get it checked now?
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. For older village homes like those around Friday Street, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
FAQs for Friday Street
Will you come out to Friday Street?
Yes, Friday Street is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Friday Street?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
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.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Useful tips for Friday Street property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and plan the rest over time.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Friday Street, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.