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Outwood Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Outwood, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Outwood 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.
- 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.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Landlord roof survey in Outwood: what you get
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft space. 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 is safe access. We survey rented houses, gutters and downpipes and shared roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets.
In a small place like Outwood, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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 frequently the first to give way.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Outwood (RH1)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Landlord roof surveys around Outwood
In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Salfords station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take a building like Oakwood School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Take an older house close to Church of St John the Baptist: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Outwood is about 3 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. If you’re in Outwood, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Surveys in RH1 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Miller's Lane, Bellwether Lane and Scott's Hill or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Smallfield (1 mile south), Horley (3 miles west), Burstow (3 miles south), Fernhill (3 miles south-west) and Keeper's Corner (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (12 miles north-west), Redhill (4 miles north-west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (5 miles north-west), Caterham (7 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles west).
What’s near Outwood
Around Outwood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Castle pub. Outwood’s nearest station is Salfords station, roughly 2.2 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Effingham Park Motor Museum (3.7 miles south) and East Surrey Hospital (2.9 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Bay Pond and Hedgecourt Lake.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- When you need the report by
- Where the property is, with the postcode
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Outwood
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
What happens if roof problems are left?
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. For an older or listed building in a place like Outwood, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Outwood
- An independent look at the roof
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and plan the rest over time.
Keep the loft space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
What you can safely check yourself
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Outwood
Is my home in Outwood listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Outwood?
Yes, Outwood is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Is this survey just for landlords?
We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as RTM and residents’ management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can safely be seen. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.