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Westhumble Landlord Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. Landlord roof surveys in Westhumble, with photos and a clear written report.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Leaks into upper flats
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take an hour or two at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Westhumble, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Landlord roof survey in Westhumble
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. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. We survey gutters and downpipes, rented houses and converted houses, and people most frequently book us about cracked or leaning shared chimneys and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Westhumble (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Westhumble
With Polesden Lacey about 1.8 miles west, Westhumble sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Michael, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Landlords with a home close to Box Hill & Westhumble station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For site and facilities teams at buildings like The Ashcombe School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Westhumble is about 2 miles north of Dorking, in Surrey. Westhumble is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Westhumble is one of the places in Surrey we cover for landlord roof surveys. Guildford is in our area too.
All of RH5 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Adlers Lane, Chapel Lane and Burney Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Pixham (1 mile south-east), Mickleham (1 mile north-east), Ranmore Common (2 miles south-west), Dorking (2 miles south) and Westcott (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (10 miles west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (6 miles north-east), Horley (9 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (8 miles north-east).
Near you in Westhumble
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Norbury Park, Stepping Stones pub and Pippbrook House, among other places. Westhumble has its own railway station: Box Hill & Westhumble station. A little further out are Headley Court (3.6 miles north-east) and Betchworth Castle (1.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Box Hill and Reigate Heath.
Different roofs, different checks
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. We note what we see from inside.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands where we can see them safely.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The address and postcode of the property
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Westhumble questions
How do I find out if my home in Westhumble 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 is worth checking before planning any.
Is Westhumble within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, we survey shared roofs frequently. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be and we will say so.
Nearby places to Westhumble
Also in Westhumble
Why get it checked now?
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. For older village homes like those around Westhumble, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Westhumble
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
What this survey can’t tell you
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Westhumble
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- File each roof report for future reference
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
You receive a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. We send it by email so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.