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Hoe Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Hoe, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
Landlord roof survey in Hoe: what you get
With a shared roof, it is not always clear what’s wrong or where. We look at the roof from every safe vantage point, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. We are frequently asked to look into damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and flashings that have come away, on blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and rented houses.
Older buildings in small places like Hoe may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Hoe (GU5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Hoe
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. Older and listed buildings around Hoe may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Hoe
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Over 20 years’ experience
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
FAQs for Hoe
Is Hoe within the area you cover?
Yes. Hoe 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 Hoe?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
We may do. If the roof space or a flat roof is reached through a flat, we need access to it so please give residents notice.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. We’ll give you an idea when booking.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, we survey shared roofs frequently. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points, and the report says so.
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What a landlord roof survey does not cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
When to book a survey in Hoe
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants frequently lead to a survey. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved, as far as can be seen.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Take an older house close to Church of St Mark: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What they will not be able to tell you
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hoe
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft 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 between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Hoe, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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 ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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How we price landlord roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Landlord roof surveys in Hoe: local notes
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Historic houses such as Hatchlands Park, about 4 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Hoe goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Gomshall station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Trees in and around Colekitchen Down shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Hoe is about 5 miles west of Dorking, in Surrey. Roofs in Hoe get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. Our Surrey coverage includes Hoe. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: GU5. Streets in the area include Fulvens, Pursers Lane and Crest Hill. Other places close to Hoe include Sutton Abinger (1 mile east), Abinger Hammer (1 mile north), Gomshall (1 mile north), Abinger (1 mile east) and Little London (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (7 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Camberley (15 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east) and Redhill (12 miles east).
Landmarks near Hoe
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Colekitchen Down and The Volunteer pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Gomshall station, roughly 1.1 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Mesolithic Museum (1.5 miles east) and St. Luke’s Hospital (5.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Hoe includes Silent Pool and Leith Hill.