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Landlord roof survey in Horley, Surrey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Horley. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Standing water on a flat roof
How a landlord roof survey works in Horley
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. If you’ve noticed loose ridge or hip tiles and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Semis and terraces in a town like Horley share roof details with the neighbours. A shared chimney stack or a gutter run across two houses means a defect may sit partly on someone else’s property. Shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen safely from the property we are surveying. It helps to mention any shared stacks or gutters when you book.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Horley (RH6)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Horley
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
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Horley: your questions answered
Is my home in Horley listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Horley?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
What if it rains on the day?
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. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No, it focuses on the roof. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we will say so.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
Local roofs in Horley
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. 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. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Take an older house close to St Wilfrid's Church: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Horley Infant School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Horley is about 5 miles north of Crawley, in Surrey. Horley is one of many places we visit across Surrey, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small.
Landlord roof surveys in RH6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Station Road, High Street and Church Road or anywhere close by, we can help. With the A23 and B2036 close by, Horley is easy for us to reach for landlord roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Hookwood (1 mile south-west), Fernhill (2 miles south-east), Burstow (2 miles south-east), Smallfield (2 miles east) and Shipley Bridge (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (12 miles north), Redhill (4 miles north), Ewell (13 miles north), Reigate (4 miles north), Caterham (8 miles north-east) and Dorking (8 miles north-west). Horley is among the bigger towns we cover in Surrey.
Landmarks near Horley
In Horley, that means homes and buildings near The Bull pub and Oakwood School, among other places. The closest station to Horley is Horley station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Reigate Castle (4.5 miles north) and East Surrey Hospital (2.8 miles north). Not far away are Reigate Heath.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Horley?
On a shared roof, it’s not always clear who should act. Everyone may think someone else is responsible and work gets delayed. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
If you let a flat or house near Horley station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Their track record with similar roofs
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In Horley, parking is rarely complicated, though it is useful to know about driveways or restrictions. The inspection covers whatever is safely visible from outside, from windows and from the roof space, and from the roof itself 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.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
We do not advise on leases or who should pay. Our report sets out the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.