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Landlord roof survey in Thorpe, Surrey
Landlord roof surveys in Thorpe, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Thorpe
We survey let and shared roofs in Thorpe and across London and South East England. 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 be seen safely, and by drone where it is applicable. A written report with photos follows. If you are worried about missing or loose roof coverings and choked outlets and gutters, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Thorpe, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Thorpe (TW20)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without a survey, it is one opinion against another. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Thorpe, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Thorpe
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What we are asked to look at in Thorpe
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles, and a survey helps show where that’s happening.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Flashings that have come away
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
The streets around a church like Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What exactly goes into their report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Also near Thorpe
Also in Thorpe
Landlord roof surveys around Thorpe
With Botleys Mansion about 2.5 miles south, Thorpe sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Take a building like Thorpe CofE Aided Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Homes near green spaces such as Penton Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Thorpe is about 2 miles south-east of Egham, in Surrey. Anywhere in Thorpe, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property. Our Surrey coverage includes Thorpe. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
All of TW20 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Village Road, Western Avenue and Midway Avenue. With the B388 close by, Thorpe is simple for us to get to for landlord roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Thorpe Green (1 mile south-west), Stroude (1 mile west), Egham Hythe (1 mile north), Penton Hook (1 mile east) and Virginia Water (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (7 miles south), Camberley (10 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles south-east), Ewell (13 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (6 miles east).
Around Thorpe
Around Thorpe, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Magna Carta School, The Red Lion pub and The American School In England and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Virginia Water station, about 1.4 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Spelthorne Museum (1.9 miles north-east) and Runnymede Hospital (2.2 miles south). The countryside around Thorpe includes Gracious Pond and Manor Lake.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Landlords and letting agents in Thorpe book surveys as well as householders. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof.
Thorpe: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Thorpe?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Thorpe?
Yes, Thorpe is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No, it focuses on the roof. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a hamlet or village like Thorpe, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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How we price landlord roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The size of the roof
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to let us know when you contact us
These details help when you get in touch:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The address and postcode of the property
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.