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Little Bookham Landlord Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Little Bookham from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
How a landlord roof survey works in Little Bookham
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It does not include repair cost estimates, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. Common reasons to book are gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and leaking joints at party walls, on converted houses, flat roofs on blocks and blocks of flats.
Around Little Bookham, 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. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Little Bookham (KT23, KT24)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a survey in Little Bookham, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
Common questions in Little Bookham
I let a flat near Bookham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Little Bookham?
Yes, Little Bookham is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Little Bookham?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Little Bookham
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Historic houses like Polesden Lacey, about 1.1 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Little Bookham goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Lawrence, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Landlords with a home close to Bookham station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Anyone responsible for a site like Howard of Effingham School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Little Bookham is about 3 miles south-west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Little Bookham for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in KT23 and KT24 is covered for landlord roof surveys. You will find streets such as Orchard Gardens, Guildford Road and Lindens Close. Other places close to Little Bookham include Great Bookham (1 mile north-east), Fetcham (2 miles north-east), Ranmore Common (2 miles south-east), Westhumble (3 miles south-east) and Mickleham (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (8 miles west), Woking (9 miles west), Camberley (15 miles west), Epsom (7 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east) and Redhill (10 miles east).
Around Little Bookham
We work in homes and buildings around St Lawrence Primary School, Manor House School and The Queen Stage pub. For rail, the closest station is Bookham station, roughly 1.4 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Betchworth Castle (4.6 miles south-east) and Headley Court (5.1 miles east). For a walk, there is Combe Bottom and Boldermere Lake.
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Landlords and letting agents in Little Bookham book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photographs.
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Roof by roof
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. They’re an important part of the survey.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What to let us know when you get in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Why it is worth a survey now in Little Bookham
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. Arranging work in a smaller place like Little Bookham is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
Why us?
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.