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Landlord roof survey in Lingfield Common, Surrey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Lingfield Common, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Landlord roof survey in Lingfield Common: what you get
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. We may need to get into the loft space and some or all of the flats, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. You or your agent arrange access and we’ll say what we need when you book. Where we cannot get into part of the building, the report says so. Typical surveys look at gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and chimney stacks in poor repair, across blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and flat roofs on blocks.
Somewhere as small as Lingfield Common, homes are often 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. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Lingfield Common (RH7)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Lingfield Common
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. 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. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Take a building like Lingfield Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Landlords with a home close to Lingfield station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Lingfield Common is about 4 miles north of East Grinstead, in Surrey. Lingfield Common gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Surveys in RH7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Lingfield Common Road, Nursery Gardens and Godstone Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Lingfield (1 mile south-east), Blindley Heath (2 miles north-west), Felcourt (2 miles south), Dormansland (2 miles south-east) and Newchapel (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (15 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles west), Redhill (7 miles north-west), Ewell (15 miles north-west), Reigate (9 miles north-west) and Caterham (8 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Lingfield Common
We work in homes and buildings around The Old Cage Public House, Lingfield College and Lingfield Wildlife Area. The nearest railway station is Lingfield station, about 0.8 miles south-east. A little further out are Queen Victoria Hospital (3.5 miles south) and Haxted Watermill Museum (2.2 miles east). Open spaces near Lingfield Common include Hedgecourt Lake and Bay Pond.
Places near Lingfield Common
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Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
We do not advise on leases or who should pay. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem usually is.
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a hamlet or village like Lingfield Common, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Advice
Honest limits
A survey is a proper look at the let or shared roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
Questions from Lingfield Common
How do I find out if my home in Lingfield Common is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Lingfield station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you cover Lingfield Common?
Yes. We cover Lingfield Common and the rest of Surrey. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Lingfield Common
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Lingfield Common, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Photographs and a written report every time
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Lingfield Common
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved, as far as can be seen.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
What to check before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the inside of the roof is included