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Landlord roof survey in Malden Rushett, Greater London
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Malden Rushett and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Missing or loose roof coverings
How a landlord roof survey works in Malden Rushett
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition, written up so you can plan. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. Typical surveys look at standing water on a flat roof and chimney stacks in poor repair, across flat roofs on blocks, converted houses and gutters and downpipes.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, where the roof is normally a shared part of the building. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters, in Malden Rushett as anywhere. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. With a written report and photographs, everyone can plan from the same facts.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Malden Rushett (KT9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Malden Rushett
About 3.1 miles east lies Fitznells Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Malden Rushett has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you run a business near The Ashley Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. If you own a rental within reach of Chessington South station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Malden Rushett is about 2 miles north of Ashtead, in Greater London. Malden Rushett is one of many places we visit across Greater London. Malden Rushett is one of the places in Greater London where we work for landlord roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
We cover every part of the KT9 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Silverglade, Leatherhead Road and West Road, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Barwell (1 mile north), Pachesham Park (1 mile south-west), Claygate (2 miles north-west), Oxshott (2 miles west) and Ashtead (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like London (15 miles north-east), City of Westminster (14 miles north-east), Marylebone (14 miles north-east), Kensington (12 miles north-east), Brompton (13 miles north-east) and Stockwell (12 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Malden Rushett
Typical jobs here are in homes near Claygate Common. The closest station to Malden Rushett is Chessington South station, about 1.3 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Epsom Cottage Hospital (0.8 miles east) and The Ashley Centre (2.2 miles east). Not far away are The Lake and Jubilee Wood.
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in Malden Rushett moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Tell us who holds the keys.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Malden Rushett
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. London’s older roofs often have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
Every price we give includes VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- PI and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- A report with photos
What we’re asked to look at in Malden Rushett
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Without a recent survey, it is hard to know what the roof needs or when.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Chessington Community College, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Height and safe access
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Malden Rushett
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- A full structural assessment of the building
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
Common questions in Malden Rushett
I let a flat near Chessington South station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
How do I find out if my home in Malden Rushett is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted in the report.
Do you work in Malden Rushett?
Yes. We cover Malden Rushett and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.