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Landlord roof survey in Headley, Surrey
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Headley, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Leaks into upper flats
Landlord roof survey in Headley: what you get
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Headley and the rest of London and South East England. A visit normally takes about one to two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe including by drone where applicable. A written report with photos follows. If you’ve noticed cracked or leaning shared chimneys and parapets and upstands in poor repair, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Headley, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Headley (KT18)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Headley
Historic houses like Polesden Lacey, about 4.5 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Headley goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Ashley Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. Anyone responsible for a site like St Andrew's Catholic School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Headley is about 2 miles south-east of Ashtead, in Surrey. Wherever you are in Headley, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Surrey coverage includes Headley and the places around it. Crawley is in our area too.
Surveys in KT18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Tilley Lane, Cunliffe Close and Lee Green or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Walton on the Hill (2 miles east), Tadworth (2 miles north-east), Box Hill (2 miles south), Lower Kingswood (3 miles east) and Kingswood (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (13 miles west), Epsom (4 miles north), Horley (9 miles south-east), Redhill (6 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles north).
Local landmarks in Headley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Nower Wood, among other places. The nearest railway station is Tadworth station, about 1.9 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Headley Court (0.5 miles north) and The Ashley Centre (3.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Box Hill and Reigate Heath.
When to book a survey in Headley
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles, and a survey helps show where that is happening.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
If you let a flat or house near Tadworth station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- When you’ll get the report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether you get a written report with photos
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Headley, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem typically is.
FAQs for Headley
Will you come out to Headley?
Yes, Headley is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Tadworth station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. We will confirm the timing when booking.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
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What affects the price in Headley
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Roof area
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What to let us know when you get in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
What we look for on each type of roof
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the loft space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch, so it needs arranging.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.