Surrey · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Newdigate, Surrey
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Newdigate from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Leaks into upper flats
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
What a survey costs
We confirm the exact price before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Roof area
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What to let us know when you contact us
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
About our landlord roof survey in Newdigate
We survey let and shared roofs in Newdigate and across London and the South East. A visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe including by drone where applicable. A written report with photos follows. Common reasons to book are slipped or missing slates and tiles and cracked or lifting flashings, across flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and gutters and downpipes.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Newdigate (RH5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Newdigate
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Landlords with a home close to Holmwood station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Living close to Newdigate Brickworks is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Newdigate is about 5 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. We visit Newdigate as part of our work across Surrey, for homes and businesses alike. Our Surrey coverage includes Newdigate. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
We survey roofs across the RH5 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, Underhill Road and Village Street and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Cudworth (1 mile east), Parkgate (1 mile north-east), Shellwood Cross (2 miles north), Russ Hill (2 miles south-east) and Nalderswood (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (14 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north), Horley (5 miles east), Redhill (7 miles north-east), Ewell (13 miles north) and Reigate (6 miles north-east).
Around Newdigate
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Six Bells pub and Newdigate Brickworks and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Holmwood station, roughly 1.7 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Langley Green Hospital (4.9 miles south-east) and Betchworth Castle (4.9 miles north). For a walk, there’s Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Newdigate can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Roof by roof
Gutters and downpipes
Blocked gutters cause many leaks into top-floor flats. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded where we can see them safely.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Newdigate
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Places near Newdigate
What else we do in Newdigate
Newdigate: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Newdigate?
Yes. Newdigate is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can a landlord with a rental near Holmwood station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
How do I book a survey in Newdigate?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. We survey on any day of the week.