Surrey · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Sutton Abinger, Surrey
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Sutton Abinger. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Sutton Abinger homes and their roofs
About 4.3 miles north-west lies Hatchlands Park, a reminder of how long the area around Sutton Abinger has been built on. 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. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you let a flat or house near Gomshall station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you live in an older home near Church of St James, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Sutton Abinger is about 5 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. We visit Sutton Abinger as part of our work across Surrey. Our Surrey coverage includes Sutton Abinger and the places around it. Guildford is in our area too.
We work across the RH5 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Hoe Lane, Annisdowne Close and Sutton Place and the roads around them. If you are just outside Sutton Abinger, we cover Hoe (1 mile west), Abinger (1 mile east), Abinger Hammer (1 mile north), Gomshall (1 mile north-west) and Shere (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles east), Redhill (12 miles east) and Ewell (13 miles north-east).
Around Sutton Abinger
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Volunteer pub and Hurtwood House, among other places. The closest station to Sutton Abinger is Gomshall station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Mesolithic Museum (0.9 miles east) and Abinger Castle (0.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Bottom and Silent Pool.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Sutton Abinger
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Sutton Abinger and the rest of London and the South East. Time on site normally takes about 1–2 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. You then get a report with photos. If you are worried about cracked or leaning shared chimneys and loose ridge or hip tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Sutton Abinger 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Sutton Abinger (RH5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Rural addresses near Sutton Abinger 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 agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Ask residents to report damp right away
You receive a written report with photographs and recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. It is emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
Questions from Sutton Abinger
How do I find out if my home in Sutton Abinger is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can a landlord with a rental near Gomshall station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you work in Sutton Abinger?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Sutton Abinger.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Responsibility under a lease
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
Landlords, agents and block managers in Sutton Abinger
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Sutton Abinger. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
When to book a survey in Sutton Abinger
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. Each wears differently and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
We are often asked to look at:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Take a building like Belmont Prep School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- What the survey will not cover
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Also near Sutton Abinger
Also in Sutton Abinger
Different roofs, different checks
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area and you will need to arrange it.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys frequently let water in at the flashings. We note what we can see.