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Redhill Landlord Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Redhill. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Leaks into upper flats
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Why get it checked now?
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. On homes in Redhill, the joint between an extension and the house is where a slow leak tends to start. A few wet winters later, it can mean new plaster and decorating as well as roof work.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Every finding written up with photos
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
How a landlord roof survey works in Redhill
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photographs and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays which can help when arranging access with residents. Typical surveys look at cracked or leaning shared chimneys and parapets and upstands in poor repair, on shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and rented houses.
In a town like Redhill, most homes are houses whose owners look after their own roofs. Small faults, such as a cracked ridge, a slipped tile or a blocked gutter, are cheaper to deal with early. A roof report gives you a list of what needs doing and how soon, whether you live in the house or let it. Photos show you exactly what was seen, even on parts you cannot reach yourself.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Redhill (RH1, RH2)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The roof’s overall size
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Useful tips for Redhill property owners
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Deal with urgent items first
- Arrange flat access beforehand
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. A survey in Redhill needs access inside and out, including the loft hatch and any rooms with damp. If there’s a side gate or a rear garden, let us know how to reach it. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Outlets on flat roofs block easily, and standing water follows. We check them as part of the survey.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles. We note what we can see.
Nearby places to Redhill
Other services in Redhill
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Redhill questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Redhill?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
I let a flat near Redhill station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Redhill?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Local roofs in Redhill
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. 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 check with the council. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you let a flat or house near Redhill station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Living close to Nutfield Marshes is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Shop and office owners around The Belfry may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Redhill is about 9 miles north of Crawley, in Surrey. We visit Redhill as part of our work across Surrey, for homes and businesses alike. Redhill is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
All of RH1 and RH2 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on High Street, Station Road and Church Road. Being close to the A23 and A25, Redhill is simple for us to get to for landlord roof surveys. If you’re just outside Redhill, we cover Earlswood (1 mile south), Holmethorpe (1 mile north-east), Meadvale (1 mile south-west), South Earlswood (2 miles south) and South Nutfield (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles south), Ewell (9 miles north-west), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (5 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles west). Redhill is among the bigger towns we cover in Surrey.
Landmarks near Redhill
We work in homes and buildings around The Carrington School, Nutfield Marshes and Dunottar School, among other places. There is a railway station in Redhill itself: Redhill station. Well-known places in the area include The Belfry (under half a mile north) and Surrey Fire Museum (1.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.