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Landlord roof survey in Hurst Green, Surrey
Independent landlord roof surveys in Hurst Green. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Flashings that have come away
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hurst Green
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early, and plan work rather than react to it. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to see how the roof is changing. We survey gutters and downpipes, converted houses and shared roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are choked outlets and gutters and mortar falling from ridges and verges.
Some older homes in villages like Hurst Green are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Hurst Green (RH8)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a small place like Hurst Green, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know about parking before the day
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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FAQs for Hurst Green
I let a flat near Hurst Green station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hurst Green?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Deal with urgent items first
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
We do not advise on leases or who should pay. Our report sets out the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Keep the roof space accessible so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Hurst Green
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak, by which point the damage has spread.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Anyone responsible for a site like Hurst Green Infant School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
What to check before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What exactly goes into their report
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hurst Green
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Different roofs, different checks
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof often tells us more. We go into the loft where it’s safe, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets frequently clog, and standing water follows. They’re checked during the survey.
Landlord roof surveys around Hurst Green
Historic houses like Titsey Place, about 2.3 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Hurst Green goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Landlords with a home close to Hurst Green station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Agatha's Hall, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Hurst Green is about 1 mile south of Oxted, in Surrey. We cover Hurst Green and the rest of Surrey. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
We work across RH8 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Oast Road, Spring Lane and Quarry Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Hurst Green include Oxted (1 mile north), Limpsfield (1 mile north-east), Pains-Hill (1 mile east), Tandridge (2 miles west) and Merle Common (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (9 miles south-west), Redhill (7 miles west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (9 miles west) and Caterham (5 miles north-west).
Around Hurst Green
We work in homes and buildings around Hazelwood School and Oxted School, among other places. There is a railway station in Hurst Green itself: Hurst Green station. Other landmarks nearby include Haxted Watermill Museum (4 miles south) and Bletchingley Castle (4.6 miles west). For a walk, there is Bay Pond and Botley Hill.