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Landlord Roof Survey in South Earlswood
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for South Earlswood and the rest of Surrey. We survey on any day of the week.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Leaks into upper flats
What a landlord roof survey looks like in South Earlswood
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For businesses in and around places such as The Belfry, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. For landlords with property near Earlswood (Surrey) station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
South Earlswood is about 2 miles south of Redhill, in Surrey. We survey roofs in South Earlswood and the rest of Surrey. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Here we cover the RH1 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. You will find streets like Maple Road, Heston Road and Horley Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Earlswood (1 mile north), Salfords (1 mile south), Meadvale (1 mile north-west), Redhill (2 miles north) and South Nutfield (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Epsom (9 miles north-west), Ewell (10 miles north), Caterham (6 miles north-east), Dorking (7 miles west), Ashtead (9 miles north-west) and Leatherhead (9 miles north-west).
Around South Earlswood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Flying Scud pub, Reigate School and Earlswood Common, among other places. The closest station to South Earlswood is Earlswood (Surrey) station, roughly 0.9 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Belfry (1.8 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near South Earlswood include Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
How a landlord roof survey works in South Earlswood
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We check the roof from every safe vantage point, including from the loft space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. We survey shared roofs, converted houses and flat roofs on blocks, and common reasons people get in touch are blocked gutters over flats and leaking joints at party walls.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- South Earlswood (RH1)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in South Earlswood
Will you come out to South Earlswood?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs 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 Earlswood (Surrey) station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. The report follows by email.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Rural addresses near South Earlswood can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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When to book a survey in South Earlswood
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. They all age at different rates and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
Take a building like Salfords Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What the survey won’t cover
- What exactly goes into their report
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in South Earlswood
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
What affects the price in South Earlswood
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- When you need the report by
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Landlords, agents and block managers in South Earlswood
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.