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Landlord roof survey in Pitland Street, Surrey
Landlord roof surveys in Pitland Street and the rest of Surrey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Pitland Street?
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. Each wears differently and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
People usually book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
If you let a flat or house near Gomshall station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before booking anyone
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How long the report takes to arrive
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
How a landlord roof survey works in Pitland Street
The lease usually decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We can’t advise on what your lease says but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. The report sets out what we saw, with photographs and recommendations. We survey flat roofs on blocks, rented houses and blocks of flats, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and parapets and upstands in poor repair.
Somewhere as small as Pitland Street, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. 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 is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Pitland Street (RH5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
Roof spaces and lofts
The roof space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We go into the loft where it is safe, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
Pitland Street: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Gomshall station?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Pitland Street is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Useful tips for Pitland Street property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photographs help. The report is written in plain language.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem normally is.
Pitland Street homes and their roofs
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary The Virgins Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Anyone responsible for a site like Belmont Prep School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Pitland Street is about 5 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Bookings from Pitland Street are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small. There’s also a page for Guildford.
Here we cover the RH5 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Horsham Road, Pitland Street and Holmbury Hill Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Pitland Street include Holmbury St Mary (1 mile north), Peaslake (2 miles west), Ewhurst (3 miles south-west), Ewhurst Green (3 miles south) and Mayes Green (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Guildford (8 miles north-west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (11 miles east) and Ewell (13 miles north-east).
Near you in Pitland Street
Around Pitland Street, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hurtwood House and Wotton and Abinger Commons and the streets around them. Pitland Street’s nearest station is Gomshall station, about 2.7 miles north-west. A little further out are Abinger Castle (1.2 miles north) and Mesolithic Museum (1.2 miles north). Open spaces near Pitland Street include Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
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How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Around Pitland Street, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Pitland Street, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Pitland Street
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Pitland Street and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.