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Landlord roof survey in Norwood Hill, Surrey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Norwood Hill and the rest of Surrey. We survey on any day of the week.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Landlord roof survey in Norwood Hill
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. 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 be seen safely, along with the roof space where there’s safe access. If you’ve noticed missing or loose roof coverings and cracked or leaning shared chimneys, we can find out what’s behind it, on blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and shared roofs alike.
In a small place like Norwood Hill, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Norwood Hill (RH6)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Norwood Hill
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
Landlord and commercial surveys in Norwood Hill
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photos.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Norwood Hill 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.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 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.
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Roof by roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
What happens if roof problems are left?
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. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Norwood Hill
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Norwood Hill questions
Is Norwood Hill within the area you cover?
Yes. Norwood Hill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is my home in Norwood Hill listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No, it focuses on the roof. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when booking.
Who usually books a landlord or block roof survey?
Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders book it, as well as RTM and residents’ management companies. Owners in a shared building book it too.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
Do you need access to all the flats?
It depends on the building. Often we need the loft and certain flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We tell you what’s needed when you book.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Norwood Hill
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. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. 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.
Trees in and around Edolph's Copse shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For landlords with property near Horley station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Norwood Hill is about 2 miles west of Horley, in Surrey. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Norwood Hill for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Norwood Hill is one of the places in Surrey we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: RH6. Close by, we survey roofs in Nalderswood (1 mile north-west), Charlwood (2 miles south), Cudworth (2 miles south-west), Parkgate (2 miles west) and Russ Hill (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Epsom (11 miles north), Redhill (5 miles north-east), Ewell (12 miles north), Reigate (4 miles north), Caterham (9 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles north-west).
Near you in Norwood Hill
Around Norwood Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Edolph's Copse and the streets around them. Norwood Hill’s nearest station is Horley station, about 2.8 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Reigate Castle (4.2 miles north) and Langley Green Hospital (3.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Norwood Hill includes Reigate Heath.
Useful tips for Norwood Hill property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photographs help. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.