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Limpsfield Landlord Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. Landlord roof surveys in Limpsfield.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Missing or loose roof coverings
About our landlord roof survey in Limpsfield
Landlords frequently book us when buying a property to rent out, 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. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. If you’ve noticed standing water on a flat roof and cracked or lifting flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Limpsfield, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Limpsfield (RH8)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Limpsfield
About 1.3 miles north lies Titsey Place, a reminder of how long the area around Limpsfield has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Limpsfield CofE Infant School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Limpsfield is about 5 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Limpsfield is one of many places we visit across Surrey. Limpsfield is one of the places in Surrey where we work for landlord roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Here we cover the RH8 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on High Street, Detillens Lane and Padbrook or a nearby road, we can help. You will find Limpsfield on the B2025, so it’s easy for us to get to. Other places close to Limpsfield include Oxted (1 mile south-west), Pains-Hill (1 mile south-east), Hurst Green (1 mile south-west), The Chart (1 mile south-east) and Titsey (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (9 miles south-west), Redhill (8 miles west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (9 miles west) and Caterham (5 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Limpsfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hazelwood School and Oxted School and the streets around them. The closest station to Limpsfield is Oxted station, about 0.6 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Clinic (0.6 miles west). The countryside around Limpsfield includes Botley Hill and Bay Pond.
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Different roofs, different checks
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed, so we look at them closely.
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. They’re an important part of the survey.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Limpsfield
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Limpsfield and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Limpsfield
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years, particularly on taller buildings.
Common reasons to book include:
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Leaks into upper flats
If you own a rental within reach of Oxted station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Are they insured for the work?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes an hour or two for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Limpsfield can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- 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.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Limpsfield: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Limpsfield?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you cover smaller places like Limpsfield?
Yes, Limpsfield is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be, and the report says so.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No. Our survey covers the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
What affects the price in Limpsfield
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.