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Landlord roof survey in Penton Hook, Surrey
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Penton Hook and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Flashings that have come away
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Landlord roof survey in Penton Hook
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early, and plan work rather than react to it. You get a photo-illustrated written report to keep on file for the building. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to see how the roof is changing. Common reasons to book are slipped or missing slates and tiles and chimney stacks in poor repair, across flat roofs on blocks, rented houses and shared roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Penton Hook 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.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Penton Hook (KT16)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Penton Hook questions
Will you come out to Penton Hook?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is my home in Penton Hook 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.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What does a block roof survey cost?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. Larger buildings are priced to suit, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email for a price.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Penton Hook
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. Each wears differently, and flat roofs over rear additions frequently need attention sooner.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
Landlords with a home close to Chertsey station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What experience they bring
- Their insurance cover
- Which limits apply to the survey
Useful tips for Penton Hook property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Deal with urgent items first
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Check the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
Landlord roof surveys around Penton Hook
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Botleys Mansion, about 2.8 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Penton Hook. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Laleham CofE VA Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Penton Hook is about 2 miles south of Staines-upon-Thames, in Surrey. Wherever you are in Penton Hook, we can come and survey your property. Our Surrey coverage includes Penton Hook. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Surveys in KT16 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Midway Avenue, Bourne Avenue and Albert Avenue. Close by, we survey roofs in Thorpe (1 mile west), Staines-upon-Thames (2 miles north), Egham Hythe (2 miles north-west), Thorpe Green (2 miles west) and Stroude (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles south), Woking (7 miles south-west), Camberley (11 miles south-west), Epsom (11 miles south-east), Ewell (11 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (4 miles east).
What’s near Penton Hook
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Three Horse Shoes Public House, Penton Park and The Matthew Arnold School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Chertsey station, roughly 1.5 miles south. A little further out are Runnymede Hospital (2.3 miles south-west) and Spelthorne Museum (1.9 miles north). Open spaces near Penton Hook include Fleet Lake and St Ann's Hill.
Roof by roof
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters often shows as damp inside. We record what we see.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys often let water in at the flashings. We note what we can see.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Towns and villages near Penton Hook
Also in Penton Hook
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect an hour or two on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Penton Hook, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you beforehand.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.