Surrey · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Parkgate, Surrey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats around Parkgate, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Flashings that have come away
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Parkgate
We survey let and shared roofs in Parkgate and across London and South East England. Time on site typically takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen, and by drone where it’s applicable. You then get a written report with photos. We survey rented houses, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses, and common reasons people get in touch are standing water on a flat roof and gutters overflowing onto walls.
Some older homes in villages like Parkgate are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Parkgate (RH5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Parkgate
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Rural addresses near Parkgate can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Common questions in Parkgate
Is my home in Parkgate listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
Will you come out to Parkgate?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or email us. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can be seen safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No, it is a roof survey. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey and doesn’t replace a structural engineer’s report.
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 does not include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Parkgate
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Roof area
For a price for your roof in Parkgate, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Anything about access we should know
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The property’s address and postcode
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Parkgate
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. 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. 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 knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Parkgate is about 4 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. Parkgate is one of many places we visit across Surrey. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
We work across the RH5 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Broad Lane, Mill Lane and Becket Wood or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Parkgate: Shellwood Cross (1 mile north), Newdigate (1 mile south-west), Cudworth (2 miles south), Nalderswood (2 miles north-east) and Norwood Hill (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (14 miles west), Epsom (11 miles north), Horley (5 miles east), Redhill (6 miles north-east), Ewell (12 miles north) and Reigate (5 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Parkgate
Around Parkgate, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Newdigate Brickworks. For rail, the closest station is Holmwood station, roughly 2.1 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Langley Green Hospital (5.1 miles south-east) and Betchworth Castle (3.8 miles north). For a walk, there’s Reigate Heath and Leith Hill.
Common roof problems in Parkgate
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition or when.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Leaks into upper flats
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Trees in and around Newdigate Brickworks shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Before you book anyone
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What insurance they carry