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Ockley Landlord Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Ockley. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
About our landlord roof survey in Ockley
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: 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. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it is safe to see them and the loft where access is safe. If you’ve noticed gutters overflowing onto walls and mortar falling from ridges and verges, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Ockley, many roofs stand in the open, 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Ockley (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Rural addresses near Ockley can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Ockley, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What made you get in touch
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Ockley
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. They’re an important part of the survey.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
We inspect the parts of a shared roof we can access, and the report says what was seen.
Towns and villages near Ockley
What else we do in Ockley
Useful tips for Ockley property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Arrange flat access in advance
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ockley
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Ockley: your questions answered
Is Ockley within the area you cover?
Yes. Ockley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ockley?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a 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.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with residents’ and RTM management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you look in the roof space?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Ockley
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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Take an older house close to St John's Church: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you let a flat or house near Ockley station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Living close to Wallis Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Ockley is about 6 miles north of Horsham, in Surrey. Roofs in Ockley get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Crawley is in our area too.
We cover every part of the RH5 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Prideaux Gardens, Stane Street and Friday Street and the roads around them. If you are just outside Ockley, we cover Paynes Green (1 mile south), Capel (2 miles east), Forest Green (2 miles north-west), Coldharbour (2 miles north) and Kingsfold (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles north-west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles north), Horley (9 miles east), Redhill (10 miles north-east) and Ewell (15 miles north).
Local landmarks in Ockley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Wallis Wood and The Cricketers Arms Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Ockley station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (5.5 miles south) and Abinger Castle (4.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Ockley include Warnham LNR and Leith Hill.