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Thames Ditton Landlord Roof Survey
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Thames Ditton? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Thames Ditton and across Surrey.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Landlord roof survey in Thames Ditton
Landlords frequently book us when buying a property to rent out, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out seven days a week which can help when arranging access with residents. We survey rented houses, flat roofs on blocks and blocks of flats, and people most frequently book us about cracked or leaning shared chimneys and worn ridges, hips and verges.
In a smaller place like Thames Ditton, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A careful look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Thames Ditton (KT7)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys around Thames Ditton
Historic houses such as Hampton Court Palace, about 1 mile north, show how far back building in the area around Thames Ditton goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Trees in and around Giggs Hill Green shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Take an older house close to Church of St. Nicholas: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Thames Ditton is about 1 mile west of Surbiton, in Surrey. Roofs in Thames Ditton get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in KT7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include High Street, Watts Road and Ditton Close, and we cover them all. With the A307 close by, Thames Ditton is easy for us to reach for landlord roof surveys. Other places close to Thames Ditton include Weston Green (1 mile south-west), Long Ditton (1 mile east), Hinchley Wood (1 mile south), Seething Wells (1 mile east) and Molesey (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (12 miles south-west), Epsom (5 miles south-east), Redhill (13 miles south-east), Ewell (4 miles south-east) and Egham (10 miles west).
Local landmarks in Thames Ditton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Esher College, George and Dragon pub and Shrewsbury House School, among other places. Thames Ditton has its own railway station: Thames Ditton station. Other landmarks nearby include Metropolitan Police Mounted Branch Museum (0.8 miles west) and Tolworth Hospital (2 miles east). Open spaces near Thames Ditton include The Wood and The Lake.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Being in a smaller place like Thames Ditton doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You let us know 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 the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
FAQs for Thames Ditton
Is Thames Ditton within the area you cover?
Yes, Thames Ditton is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is my home in Thames Ditton listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates but it gives contractors a clear brief.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey seven days a week.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We inspect the parts we’re given access to, as far as they can safely be seen. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
It depends on the building. We may need the roof space and some or all of the top-floor flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We tell you what’s needed as you book.
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What we’re asked to look at in Thames Ditton
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Cracked or lifting flashings
For businesses in and around places like Bentall Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
What to check before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes as far as can be seen safely.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.