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Great Bookham Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Great Bookham from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Standing water on a flat roof
About our landlord roof survey in Great Bookham
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and 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 it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. Typical surveys look at cracked or lifting flashings and standing water on a flat roof, across converted houses, rented houses and shared roofs.
In a smaller place like Great Bookham, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are normally where the work is. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Place
- Great Bookham (KT23, KT22)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- A full building survey of every part of the property
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
Landlord roof surveys in Great Bookham: local notes
About 1.6 miles south lies Polesden Lacey, a reminder of how long the area around Great Bookham has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you own a rental within reach of Bookham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For site and facilities teams at buildings like The Dawnay School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Great Bookham is about 6 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Whether the building in Great Bookham is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Great Bookham is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Here we cover the KT23 and KT22 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include High Street, Church Road and Beeches Drive, all of which we cover. Other places close to Great Bookham include Fetcham (1 mile north-east), Little Bookham (1 mile south-west), Leatherhead (2 miles north-east), Mickleham (2 miles east) and Westhumble (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (9 miles west), Woking (9 miles west), Epsom (6 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles east) and Ewell (7 miles north-east).
Around Great Bookham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Howard of Effingham School, Manor House School and The Old Crown pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bookham station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Headley Court (4.1 miles east) and Betchworth Castle (4.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Box Hill and Jubilee Wood.
Checking the roof from the ground
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a smaller place like Great Bookham, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Common questions in Great Bookham
How do I find out if my home in Great Bookham is listed?
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.
Can a landlord with a rental near Bookham station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is Great Bookham in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Great Bookham and the rest of Surrey. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. It does not include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What affects the price in Great Bookham
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Height and safe access
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Great Bookham
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. They all age at different rates and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Flashings that have come away
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicolas, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before booking anyone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?