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Landlord roof survey in Horton, Surrey
Independent landlord roof surveys in Horton. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Flashings that have come away
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Horton
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof in a report you can plan around. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it along with RTM and residents’ management companies. The report covers defects, photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. It’s a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. Common reasons to book are ceiling stains reported by tenants and worn ridges, hips and verges, on blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and shared roofs.
In a small place like Horton, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Horton (KT19, KT9)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Older roofs in small places like Horton can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- 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.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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What we’re asked to look at in Horton
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it, so maintenance gets put off. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
Take a building like St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Horton
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Horton
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. 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. Historic houses like Fitznells Manor, about 1.7 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Horton 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.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary the Virgin, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you own a rental within reach of Chessington South station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Horton is about 1 mile north-west of Epsom, in Surrey. We carry out landlord roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Horton. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small. You can also see our page for London.
Surveys in KT19 and KT9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Horton Lane, Oakwood Avenue and Jenner Way and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Chessington (1 mile north), Epsom (1 mile south-east), Ewell (2 miles east), Old Malden (2 miles north-east) and Stoneleigh (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (12 miles west), Horley (13 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles south-east), Egham (12 miles north-west) and Reigate (9 miles south-east).
What’s near Horton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Chessington Community College, Horton Country Park and Kingswood House School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Chessington South station, roughly 0.9 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Epsom Cluster (0.6 miles south-east) and Cockney Museum (2.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Bonesgate Open Space and The Lake.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Horton
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Questions from Horton
Will you come out to Horton?
Yes, Horton is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Horton is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is this survey just for landlords?
Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders book it, as well as RTM and residents’ management companies. Owners in a shared building book it too.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No, it is a roof survey. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey and does not replace a structural engineer’s report.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Nearby places to Horton
What else we do in Horton
How the survey changes by roof type
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. We give them close attention.