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Landlord Roof Survey in Great Burgh
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Great Burgh, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Leaking joints at party walls
Checking the roof from ground level
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
About our landlord roof survey in Great Burgh
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It does not include repair cost estimates but contractors can price from it. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. If you’ve noticed gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and failed flashings at walls and chimneys, we can find out what’s behind it.
Around Great Burgh, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Great Burgh (KT18, KT17, KT20)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit typically takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a smaller place like Great Burgh, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Responsibility under a lease
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
Also near Great Burgh
What else we do in Great Burgh
When to book a survey in Great Burgh
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling and by then more has been damaged.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
For an older house near a landmark like St Mark, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How soon the report will arrive
- What they will not be able to tell you
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Check the roof space can be accessed
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Finding a roof defect early typically means a smaller, planned job. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. Homes in smaller places like Great Burgh can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- PI and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Great Burgh questions
Is my home in Great Burgh listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can a landlord with a rental near Tattenham Corner station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Great Burgh?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How do I book a survey in Great Burgh?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. We survey on any day of the week.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The report follows by email.
Can you survey in bad weather?
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’ll talk to you about another date.
Landlord roof surveys around Great Burgh
Fitznells Manor, about 3 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Great Burgh. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, 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. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For businesses in and around places such as The Ashley Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. Take a building like Shawley Community Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Great Burgh is about 2 miles south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Great Burgh and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small. London is in our area too.
Surveys in KT18, KT17 and KT20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Upland Drive, Upland Way and Downland Way. Main roads around Great Burgh include the B290 and B2221. If you are just outside Great Burgh, we cover Tattenham Corner (1 mile west), Burgh Heath (1 mile east), Epsom Downs (1 mile north-west), Nork (1 mile north-east) and Langley Vale (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (15 miles west), Woking (15 miles west), Horley (10 miles south), Redhill (6 miles south-east), Ewell (3 miles north) and Reigate (5 miles south).
Near you in Great Burgh
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Merland Rise Recreational Ground, Aberdour School and The Beacon School. There’s a railway station in Great Burgh itself: Tattenham Corner station. Nearby you will also find The Ashley Centre (2.1 miles north-west) and Cockney Museum (3.7 miles north). Not far away are Cuddington Meadows and Colley Hill.