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Pixham Landlord Roof Survey
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Pixham and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Flashings that have come away
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Landlord roof survey in Pixham
The lease normally decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We don’t give legal advice on leases, but our report gives everyone an independent record of 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. If you’ve noticed ceiling stains reported by tenants and ponding or splits on flat roofs, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Pixham, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. 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.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Pixham (RH4, RH5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Pixham
Older buildings across London and South East England have roofs that are decades old. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves, and a survey helps show where that is happening.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Trees in and around Deepdene Terrace shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- When you will get the report
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What we cannot see
A survey is a proper look at the let or shared roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- A full structural assessment of the building
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
Landlords, agents and block managers in Pixham
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Checking the roof from the ground
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: 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.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Pixham
The wider area around Pixham has a long history of building, with Polesden Lacey about 2.6 miles north-west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. 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.
Take a building like The Ashcombe School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For an older house near a landmark like Pixham Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Pixham is about 1 mile north-east of Dorking, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Pixham can all book landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Surrey, we cover Pixham. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: RH4 and RH5. Local streets include London Road, Leslie Road and Pixham Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Dorking (1 mile south-west), Westhumble (1 mile north-west), Ranmore Common (2 miles west), North Holmwood (2 miles south) and Mickleham (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (7 miles north), Horley (8 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (8 miles north).
What’s near Pixham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Pippbrook House, St Martin's CofE Controlled Primary School and Deepdene Terrace. Pixham has its own railway station: Dorking station. Well-known places in the area include Headley Court (4 miles north-east) and Betchworth Castle (1 mile east). The countryside around Pixham includes Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older rural homes like those around Pixham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
What affects the price in Pixham
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How big the roof is
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The shape of the roof and its details
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Anything about access we should know
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Questions from Pixham
Will you come out to Pixham?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Pixham?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. Repair costs are not included, but contractors can price from it.