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Longcross Landlord Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Longcross, with photographs and a written report.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
Local roofs in Longcross
In Surrey, older roofs are often 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 Botleys Mansion about 2.3 miles east, Longcross sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as Longcross Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Trees in and around Gracious Pond shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Longcross is about 4 miles south-west of Egham, in Surrey. Longcross is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our Surrey coverage includes Longcross and the places around it. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Surveys in KT16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Longcross Road, Tanglewood Close and Albury Close and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Longcross: Trumps Green (1 mile north-east), Stonehill (1 mile south-east), Lyne (2 miles east), Mimbridge (3 miles south) and Ottershaw (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (9 miles south), Woking (4 miles south), Camberley (7 miles south-west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (15 miles south-west) and Ewell (14 miles east).
Around Longcross
Around Longcross, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Gracious Pond. Longcross’s nearest station is Longcross station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find St. Peter's Hospital (2.6 miles east) and Chobham Museum (2.2 miles south). Not far away are Virginia Water Lake and St Ann's Hill.
About our landlord roof survey in Longcross
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the roof space. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included when they’re in the agreed scope. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can safely be seen and the loft where access is safe. Typical surveys look at damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and gutters overflowing onto walls, on rented houses, converted houses and blocks of flats.
Somewhere as small as Longcross, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. 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 frequently need the most attention.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Longcross (KT16)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- Responsibility under a lease
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
Landlord and commercial surveys in Longcross
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Questions from Longcross
Is Longcross within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I find out if my home in Longcross is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
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.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Why get it checked now?
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait helping you spread the work. For an older or listed building in a place like Longcross, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Longcross
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Tips from our surveys
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Arrange flat access in advance
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem typically is.
What we do, step by step
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a village or hamlet like Longcross, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Longcross, ring 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Common roof problems in Longcross
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants often lead to a survey. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause from what’s visible.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
For landlords with property near Longcross station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- When you will get the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?