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Landlord Roof Survey in South Godstone
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in South Godstone, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
South Godstone questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in South Godstone?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Godstone station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How do I book a survey in South Godstone?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Do you work in South Godstone?
Yes. We survey roofs in South Godstone and the rest of Surrey. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
About our landlord roof survey in South Godstone
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. The roof space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. You or your agent arrange access, and we confirm what we need when you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. We are often asked to look into ceiling stains reported by tenants and leaking joints at party walls, on rented houses, blocks of flats and flat roofs on blocks.
Older buildings in small places like South Godstone may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- South Godstone (RH9)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What a landlord roof survey looks like in South Godstone
With Titsey Place about 4.9 miles north-east, South Godstone sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Trees in and around Tilburstow Hill shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. For an older house near a landmark like St Stephen, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you look after a building such as St Stephen's CofE Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
South Godstone is about 5 miles south of Caterham, in Surrey. If you’re in South Godstone, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Surrey coverage includes South Godstone. Crawley is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: RH9. Streets in the area include Eastbourne Road, Oaklands and Woodlands Drive, all of which we cover. Other places close to South Godstone include Crowhurst Lane End (1 mile east), Anglefield Corner (1 mile south-west), Tandridge (1 mile north-east), Crowhurst (2 miles south-east) and Church Town (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (12 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles west) and Caterham (5 miles north).
Around South Godstone
Typical jobs here are in homes near Fox And Hounds Public House and Tilburstow Hill. There’s a railway station in South Godstone itself: Godstone station. A little further out are Bletchingley Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Rural addresses near South Godstone can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in South Godstone, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Prices for landlord roof surveys in South Godstone
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The size of the roof
- House, block, shop or office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- When you need the report by
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Tips from our surveys
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and the rest budgeted for later.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters often shows as damp inside. Any problems are photographed.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Where a roof is shared with neighbours, we can only inspect what we are given access to, and the report says what was seen.
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses