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Landlord Roof Survey in Godstone
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Godstone, with photographs and a written report.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Godstone
We survey let and shared roofs in Godstone and across London and South East England. A visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe, and by drone where it’s applicable. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. We survey gutters and downpipes, shared roofs and converted houses, and people most often book us about standing water on a flat roof and ceiling stains reported by tenants.
Older buildings in small places like Godstone may be 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Godstone (RH9)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price landlord roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Height and safe access
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What to tell us when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What made you get in touch
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Common roof problems in Godstone
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time particularly where the roof cannot be seen from the street.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Flashings that have come away
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Take a building like Godstone Village School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Are they insured for the work?
- Is VAT included in the price?
- When you’ll get the report
Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Deal with urgent items first
You receive a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. We send it by email so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere like Godstone needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls often hide gutters behind them. They’re checked where safe access allows.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Godstone
Do you cover smaller places like Godstone?
Yes. Godstone is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Godstone?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How do I book a survey in Godstone?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
That depends on the layout. We may need the roof space and some or all of the top-floor flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We tell you what’s needed when you book.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Also near Godstone
Other services in Godstone
Godstone homes and their roofs
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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. With Titsey Place about 4.1 miles north-east, Godstone sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Take an older house close to Church of St Nicholas: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Homes near green spaces such as Bay Pond can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Godstone is about 3 miles south of Caterham, in Surrey. Surveys in Godstone work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Godstone is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover for landlord roof surveys. Crawley is in our area too.
Every address in RH9 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Court Road and Godstone Green Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Tyler's Green (1 mile north), Church Town (1 mile east), Bletchingley (2 miles west), Tandridge (2 miles south-east) and South Godstone (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (11 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south-west), Redhill (4 miles west), Ewell (11 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles west) and Caterham (3 miles north).
Local landmarks in Godstone
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Hare And Hounds Public House and Bay Pond. For rail, the closest station is Godstone station, roughly 2.2 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Caterham Dene Hospital (2.5 miles north) and Bletchingley Castle (1.9 miles west). The countryside around Godstone includes Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Godstone
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.