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Paynes Green Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Paynes Green. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Common questions in Paynes Green
Can a landlord with a rental near Ockley station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Paynes Green?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
How do I book a survey in Paynes Green?
To book, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Paynes Green?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details as you book.
About our landlord roof survey in Paynes Green
With a shared roof, it’s not always clear what’s wrong or where. We look at the roof from each safe vantage point including the loft and flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part, so everyone works from the same facts. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. If you are worried about missing or loose roof coverings and mortar falling from ridges and verges, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Paynes Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Paynes Green (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Paynes Green
Landlords, agents and building managers in Paynes Green and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
We will typically ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
- What’s prompted the survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Towns and villages near Paynes Green
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Paynes Green homes and their roofs
Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. 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 the council is the place to ask.
If you own a rental within reach of Ockley station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Paynes Green is about 4 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. Paynes Green gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
We cover every part of RH5 for landlord roof surveys. If you’re just outside Paynes Green, we cover Ockley (1 mile north), Kingsfold (2 miles south-east), Capel (2 miles north-east), Forest Green (3 miles north-west) and Coldharbour (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north), Horley (9 miles north-east), Redhill (11 miles north-east), Reigate (10 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles north).
Around Paynes Green
In Paynes Green, that means homes and buildings near Wallis Wood, among other places. Paynes Green’s nearest station is Ockley station, about 2.1 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Horsham Hospital (4.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR and Leith Hill.
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Somewhere like Paynes Green needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- 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.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
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When to book a survey in Paynes Green
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Without a recent survey, it’s hard to know what the roof needs and how soon.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Leaks into upper flats
If you live near a park such as Wallis Wood, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the survey won’t cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Are they insured for the work?
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings as far as can be seen safely.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are frequently shared between houses or flats. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.