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Surbiton Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys around Surbiton, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Surbiton
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Hampton Court Palace, about 1.8 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Surbiton. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Homes near green spaces like Stokes Field can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Anyone responsible for a site like Lime Tree Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Surbiton is about 4 miles south-west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Whether the building in Surbiton is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our Greater London coverage includes Surbiton and the places around it. We also survey roofs in London.
We cover every part of the KT6, KT5 and KT1 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on St Andrew's Square, South Bank and Hazelwood Court or anywhere close by, we can help. Surbiton sits on or near the A240 and A3210, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Berrylands (1 mile east), Tolworth (1 mile south-east), Old Malden (2 miles south-east), Chessington (2 miles south) and Worcester Park (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover London (12 miles north-east), City of Westminster (11 miles north-east), Marylebone (11 miles north-east), Kensington (9 miles north-east), St Pancras (12 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-east).
Near you in Surbiton
Around Surbiton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Shrewsbury House School, The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre and Coronation Hall pub. Surbiton has its own railway station: Surbiton station. Other landmarks nearby include Tolworth Hospital (1 mile south-east) and Metropolitan Police Mounted Branch Museum (2.2 miles west). Open spaces near Surbiton include The Wood and The Lake.
Landlord roof survey in Surbiton: what you get
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders frequently want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. If you’re worried about slipped or missing slates and tiles and leaks into upper flats, we can find out what’s behind it.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, frequently with slate roofs, chimney stacks shared with neighbours and gutters hidden behind parapets. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails often give out first and let slates slip. In Surbiton, as across London, that’s why a roof needs a close look rather than a glance from the street. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Surbiton (KT6, KT5, KT1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Make sure the roof space can be accessed
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. Our report sets out the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
What affects the price in Surbiton
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Roof area
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
For a price for your roof in Surbiton, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- When you need the report by
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Surbiton?
Roofs on let and shared buildings often get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak, by which point the damage has spread.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Flashings that have come away
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
For landlords with property near Surbiton station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
What to check before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How long the report takes to arrive
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In Surbiton, as in much of London, plenty of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, tell us when booking.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
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 send us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents and landlords in Surbiton book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Surbiton questions
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Surbiton?
It can be, so it helps to tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Surbiton?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Do you work in Surbiton?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Surbiton.
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 as well as what could.