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Landlord roof survey in Kingswood, Surrey
Landlord roof surveys in Kingswood, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Landlord roof surveys around Kingswood
In Surrey, older roofs are frequently 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. With Fitznells Manor about 4.6 miles north, Kingswood sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you run a business near The Ashley Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Andrew, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Kingswood is about 4 miles south-west of Coulsdon, in Surrey. Whether the building in Kingswood is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our Surrey coverage includes Kingswood. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Every address in KT20 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Beech Drive, Bears Den and Hamilton Place. Main roads around Kingswood include the B2032. We also cover the places around Kingswood: Tadworth (1 mile north-west), Lower Kingswood (1 mile south), Walton on the Hill (2 miles south-west), Margery (2 miles south) and Mogador (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Epsom (4 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles south), Redhill (4 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles north-west), Reigate (4 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Kingswood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Beacon School, Kingswood Arms and Chinthurst School, among other places. Kingswood has its own railway station: Kingswood station. Well-known places in the area include The Ashley Centre (3.8 miles north-west) and Walton on the Hill (1.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
About our landlord roof survey in Kingswood
We survey let and shared roofs in Kingswood and across London and the South East. Time on site usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen, and by drone where it is applicable. A written report with photos follows. We’re frequently asked to look into mortar falling from ridges and verges and standing water on a flat roof, across rented houses, blocks of flats and shared roofs.
Around Kingswood, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Where
- Kingswood (KT20)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Kingswood property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Arrange flat access in advance
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and the rest budgeted for later.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Kingswood
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. For a survey in Kingswood, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Kingswood questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Kingswood station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
How do I find out if my home in Kingswood is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Kingswood?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Kingswood?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report follows by email.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Places near Kingswood
What else we do in Kingswood
How we price landlord roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Common roof problems in Kingswood
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years particularly where the roof can’t be seen from the street.
Problems we come across often include:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Leaks into upper flats
Take a building like Tadworth Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which limits apply to the survey