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Ranmore Common Landlord Roof Survey
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Ranmore Common and across Surrey.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Ranmore Common
About 1.2 miles north lies Polesden Lacey, a reminder of how long the area around Ranmore Common has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Take a building like Surrey Hills All Saints Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you own a rental within reach of Dorking West station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Ranmore Common is about 2 miles north-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Anywhere in Ranmore Common, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Landlord roof surveys in RH5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Westcott (1 mile south), Westhumble (2 miles north-east), Dorking (2 miles south-east), Pixham (2 miles east) and Wotton (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (9 miles west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Epsom (8 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles south-east), Redhill (8 miles east) and Ewell (9 miles north-east).
Around Ranmore Common
Typical jobs here are in homes near Pippbrook House, The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School and Milton Heath and The Nower. The nearest railway station is Dorking West station, roughly 1.1 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Betchworth Castle (3 miles east) and Mesolithic Museum (3.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Box Hill and Combe Bottom.
Landlord roof survey in Ranmore Common
A roof over tenants or leaseholders frequently gets attention only when water comes in. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks so work can be planned, not rushed. The findings come in a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to keep maintenance plans current. We’re frequently asked to look into damp or stains in top-floor flats and cracked or leaning shared chimneys, across shared roofs, converted houses and gutters and downpipes.
Older buildings in small places like Ranmore Common may be 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Ranmore Common (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Ranmore Common
Older buildings across London and the South East 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’s happening.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
Homes near green spaces such as Milton Heath and The Nower can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Questions to ask before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Will the report include photos?
- What happens after the report arrives
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book.
What to tell us when you get in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- What made you get in touch
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The address and postcode of the property
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ranmore Common
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Questions from Ranmore Common
Is Ranmore Common within the area you cover?
Yes, Ranmore Common is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Can a landlord with a rental near Dorking West station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. 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 climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
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What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Ranmore Common, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Checking the roof from the ground
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.