Surrey · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in South Nutfield, Surrey
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in South Nutfield, with photos and a written report.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Leaks into upper flats
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in South Nutfield
We survey let and shared roofs in South Nutfield and across London and South East England. A visit usually takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen, and by drone where it is applicable. A written report with photos follows. Common reasons to book are cracked or lifting flashings and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets, across rented houses, flat roofs on blocks and gutters and downpipes.
Older buildings in small places like South Nutfield 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- South Nutfield (RH1)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in South Nutfield
In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. 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. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Nutfield Church CofE Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. The streets around a church such as Christ Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
South Nutfield is about 2 miles south-east of Redhill, in Surrey. In South Nutfield, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Surrey coverage includes South Nutfield. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: RH1. Whether your property is on Morris Road, The Copse and The Avenue or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Nutfield (1 mile north), Earlswood (2 miles west), Redhill (2 miles north-west), South Earlswood (2 miles south-west) and Holmethorpe (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Epsom (10 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles north-west), Reigate (3 miles west), Caterham (5 miles north-east) and Dorking (8 miles west).
Local landmarks in South Nutfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Carrington School, The Queens Head Public House and Nutfield Marshes and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in South Nutfield itself: Nutfield station. A little further out are The Belfry (1.9 miles north-west) and East Surrey Hospital (1.4 miles west). The countryside around South Nutfield includes Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
Nearby places to South Nutfield
Also in South Nutfield
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded where we can see them safely.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
Useful tips for South Nutfield property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Deal with urgent items first
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. Our report sets out the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Around South Nutfield, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
South Nutfield questions
I let a flat near Nutfield station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is South Nutfield within the area you cover?
Yes. South Nutfield is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How do I book a survey in South Nutfield?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
What we’re asked to look at in South Nutfield
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. Each wears differently and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Trees in and around Nutfield Marshes shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- When you’ll get the report
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The address and postcode of the property
- The kind of building and roof involved
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.