Surrey · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Shipley Bridge, Surrey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Shipley Bridge, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Blocked gutters over flats
About our landlord roof survey in Shipley Bridge
We survey let and shared roofs in Shipley Bridge and across London and the South East. Time on site typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe, and by drone where it is applicable. A written report with photos follows. Common reasons to book are leaking joints at party walls and loose ridge or hip tiles, across blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and flat roofs on blocks.
In a small place like Shipley Bridge, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Shipley Bridge (RH6)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
Towns and villages near Shipley Bridge
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Useful tips for Shipley Bridge property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem normally is.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Shipley Bridge
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Living close to Worth Park Gardens 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 County Mall may find that a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. If you let a flat or house near Gatwick Airport station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Shipley Bridge is about 2 miles south-east of Horley, in Surrey. Surveys in Shipley Bridge work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Surrey.
We survey roofs across RH6 for landlord roof surveys. You will find streets such as Antlands Lane, Antlands Lane East and Peeks Brook Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Burstow (1 mile north-east), Fernhill (1 mile north), Tinsley Green (1 mile south-west), Copthorne (1 mile south-east) and Forge Wood (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Epsom (14 miles north-west), Redhill (6 miles north), Ewell (15 miles north), Reigate (7 miles north-west), Caterham (10 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
What’s near Shipley Bridge
Typical jobs here are in homes near Oakwood School, Worth Park Gardens and The Gatwick School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Gatwick Airport station, roughly 1.2 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Effingham Park Motor Museum (2.1 miles east) and County Mall (3.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
Common questions in Shipley Bridge
Can a landlord with a rental near Gatwick Airport station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Will you come out to Shipley Bridge?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect what can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Older rural homes like those around Shipley Bridge can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
What a survey costs
We confirm the exact price before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- House, block, shop or office
- Which survey package you book
- Height and safe access
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Roof by roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. We note what we can see.
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes as far as can be seen safely.