Surrey · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Merstham, Surrey
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Merstham? You can book a landlord roof survey in Merstham and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
How a landlord roof survey works in Merstham
Landlords frequently book us when buying a property to rent out, or after a tenant reports a leak. 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. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. We survey gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are flashings that have come away and leaks into upper flats.
Somewhere as small as Merstham, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often 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. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Merstham (RH1)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older rural homes like those around Merstham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Merstham
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
You receive a written report with photos and recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. We send it by email so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Act on urgent items in the report first, and plan the rest. Left alone, minor faults typically get worse.
Towns and villages near Merstham
Also in Merstham
Different roofs, different checks
Party-wall upstands and parapets
We inspect the parts of a shared roof we can access, and the report says what was seen.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings as far as can safely be seen.
Questions from Merstham
Will you come out to Merstham?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Merstham is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be and we’ll say so.
How do I book a survey in Merstham?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Can your report let us know who pays for the roof work?
No. The lease usually decides who is responsible and we do not give legal advice. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Merstham
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council. 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.
Living close to Nutfield Marshes is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. If you run a business near The Belfry, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. Landlords with a home close to Merstham station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Merstham is about 2 miles north of Redhill, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Merstham across London and South East England. Merstham is one of the places in Surrey we cover for landlord roof surveys. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Landlord roof surveys in RH1 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include London Road North, Shepherd's Hill and Church Hill. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include South Merstham (1 mile south), Gatton (1 mile south-west), Holmethorpe (1 mile south), Hooley (2 miles north) and Netherne on-the-Hill (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south), Ewell (7 miles north-west), Reigate (3 miles south-west), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west) and Caterham (3 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Merstham
Around Merstham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Merstham Park School, Nutfield Marshes and East Surrey College, among other places. The closest station to Merstham is Merstham station, roughly 0.5 miles south. A little further out are Surrey Fire Museum (2.8 miles south-west) and Bletchingley Castle (2.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Merstham include South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Colley Hill.