Surrey · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in West Horsley, Surrey
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in West Horsley. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Flashings that have come away
What happens if roof problems are left?
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without a survey, it is one opinion against another. In a smaller place like West Horsley, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
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
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- An independent view of the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in West Horsley
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait based on what can be seen. It does not give repair costs, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. If you’ve noticed failed flashings at walls and chimneys and leaks into upper flats, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Houses in smaller places like West Horsley can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- West Horsley (KT24, GU23)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to West Horsley
More services for West Horsley
Roof by roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Where a roof is shared with neighbours, we can only inspect what we are given access to, and the report says what was seen.
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area and you’ll need to arrange it.
Surveys for landlords and agents in West Horsley
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
Common questions in West Horsley
Is my home in West Horsley listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Horsley station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the building.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when you book.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. For a survey in West Horsley, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
West Horsley homes and their roofs
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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. The wider area around West Horsley has a long history of building, with Hatchlands Park about 1.6 miles south-west. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take a building like The Raleigh School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you live near a park such as The Forest and the Highlands, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
West Horsley is about 6 miles west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. In West Horsley, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Guildford is in our area too.
All of KT24 and GU23 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include The Street, Woodside and Long Reach. Being close to the A246 and B2039, West Horsley is simple for us to get to for landlord roof surveys. Other places close to West Horsley include East Horsley (1 mile east), Ockham (2 miles north), East Clandon (2 miles south-west), Effingham (2 miles east) and Ripley (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (6 miles west), Woking (6 miles north-west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (9 miles north-east), Horley (14 miles south-east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Near you in West Horsley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Howard of Effingham School, The Barley Mow pub and The Forest and the Highlands. The closest station to West Horsley is Horsley station, roughly 0.7 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Woking Community Hospital (5.2 miles north-west) and Send and Ripley History Society Museum (2.4 miles north-west). Not far away are St Martha's Hill and Papercourt Marshes.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
How we price landlord roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Which survey package you book
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Anything about access we should know
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.