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Landlord Roof Survey in Staines-upon-Thames
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Staines-upon-Thames from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Leaking joints at party walls
Local roofs in Staines-upon-Thames
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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. With Botleys Mansion about 4 miles south, Staines-upon-Thames sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Staines station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Trees in and around Penton Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Staines-upon-Thames is about 7 miles south-west of Hayes, in Surrey. In Staines-upon-Thames, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Surrey coverage includes Staines-upon-Thames. There is also a page for Guildford.
We cover every part of the TW18, TW20 and TW19 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on High Street, Goring's Square and London Road. Main roads around Staines-upon-Thames include the A308 and A320, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Staines-upon-Thames: Egham Hythe (1 mile south-west), Penton Hook (2 miles south), Hythe End (2 miles north-west), Egham (2 miles west) and Thorpe (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (13 miles south), Woking (8 miles south), Camberley (12 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles south-east), Ewell (12 miles south-east) and Walton-on-Thames (5 miles south-east).
Around Staines-upon-Thames
We work in homes and buildings around The Star pub, Penton Park and The Magna Carta School and the streets around them. Staines-upon-Thames has its own railway station: Staines station. Well-known places in the area include Ashford Hospital (1.8 miles north-east) and Spelthorne Museum (0.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Staines Reservoirs and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Staines-upon-Thames
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition in a report you can plan around. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it along with RTM and residents’ management companies. The report covers defects, photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. We are often asked to look into mortar falling from ridges and verges and standing water on a flat roof, on rented houses, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses.
In a town like Staines-upon-Thames, older houses with slate or clay tile roofs typically sit alongside later estates with concrete tiles. Chimneys on older houses may be redundant, capped or leaning, and their lead flashings still need to be sound. Later houses have their own typical faults, from loose ridge tiles to blocked gutters.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Staines-upon-Thames (TW18, TW20, TW19)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Staines-upon-Thames
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Height and safe access
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
All our prices include VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Why get it checked now?
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing which helps with rolling maintenance. Blocked gutters and downpipes on homes in Staines-upon-Thames overflow onto walls. At roof level, a loose tile or tired flashing does the same. Neither gets better on its own.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Checking the roof from ground level
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Staines-upon-Thames
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Questions from Staines-upon-Thames
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Staines-upon-Thames?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Staines station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the building.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
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.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
What does a roof survey cost?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
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How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a visit in Staines-upon-Thames, we need access to the loft, any rooms with leaks or stains, and the outside of the building. If there’s a side gate or a rear garden, let us know how to reach it. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you beforehand.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area and you’ll need to arrange it.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. The report records it.