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Gatton Landlord Roof Survey
Need a landlord roof survey in Gatton? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Gatton, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the roof 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.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Gatton, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Gatton
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait based on what can be seen. It does not include repair cost estimates but contractors can price from it. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. If you’ve noticed failed flashings at walls and chimneys and loose ridge or hip tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Gatton, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Gatton (RH2, RH1)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Gatton
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Gatton homes and their roofs
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many 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.
Take an older house close to St Andrew's Church: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Merstham station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you run a business near The Belfry, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Gatton is about 2 miles north of Redhill, in Surrey. Whether the building in Gatton is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Gatton is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work for landlord roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Here we cover the RH2 and RH1 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Rocky Lane and Gatton Bottom. Close by, we survey roofs in South Merstham (1 mile east), Holmethorpe (1 mile south-east), Merstham (1 mile north-east), Mugswell (1 mile north-west) and Redhill (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south), Ewell (7 miles north-west), Walton-on-Thames (13 miles north-west), Caterham (4 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles west).
What’s near Gatton
We work in homes and buildings around East Surrey College, Nutfield Marshes and St Bede's School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Merstham station, roughly 1 mile east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include East Surrey Hospital (3.1 miles south) and The Belfry (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Gatton includes Colley Hill and Mercers Lake.
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FAQs for Gatton
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Gatton?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Gatton within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How do I book a survey in Gatton?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, 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.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Who typically books a landlord or block roof survey?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: private landlords, letting and managing agents, freeholders and RTM companies.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults typically get worse.
What we cannot see
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Gatton
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.