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Landlord Roof Survey in Old Malden
Landlord roof surveys in Old Malden and the rest of Surrey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Landlord roof survey in Old Malden: what you get
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Old Malden and the rest of London and South East England. Time on site typically takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe including by drone where applicable. You then get a report with photos. We survey rented houses, shared roofs and blocks of flats, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damp or stains in top-floor flats and missing or loose roof coverings.
In a smaller place like Old Malden, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Old Malden (KT19, KT4, KT5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Old Malden
Roofs on let and shared buildings often get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling, by which point the damage has spread.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Standing water on a flat roof
If you let a flat or house near Tolworth station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their insurance cover
- Their report turnaround times
- Which limits apply to the survey
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
Also near Old Malden
Also in Old Malden
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. A visit to a smaller place like Old Malden is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- 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 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 the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Deal with urgent items first
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. The report is written in plain language.
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.
Old Malden homes and their roofs
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Fitznells Manor, about 1.8 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Old Malden. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you run a business near Bentall Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. If you look after a building such as Knollmead Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Old Malden is about 2 miles north-west of Ewell, in Surrey. Surveys in Old Malden work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London.
Every address in KT19, KT4 and KT5 is covered for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Curtis Road, Rowden Road and Grafton Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Worcester Park (1 mile east), Tolworth (1 mile north-west), Stoneleigh (1 mile south-east), Berrylands (1 mile north-west) and Chessington (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Woking (14 miles west), Epsom (3 miles south), Horley (14 miles south), Redhill (10 miles south-east), Egham (13 miles west) and Reigate (10 miles south).
Landmarks near Old Malden
Typical jobs here are in homes near Richard Challoner School, The Plough Inn Public House and Hogsmill LNR, among other places. The closest station to Old Malden is Tolworth station, roughly 0.5 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Bentall Centre (3 miles north-west) and Tolworth Hospital (0.9 miles west). Open spaces near Old Malden include The Lake and Kingston Hill Road area.
Old Malden questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Tolworth station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Do you cover smaller places like Old Malden?
Yes. Old Malden is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
What affects the price in Old Malden
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How big the roof is
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Old Malden, call 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Why get it checked now?
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without a survey, it is one opinion against another. Around Old Malden, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, particularly where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Old Malden
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
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