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Landlord roof survey in Whyteleafe, Surrey
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Whyteleafe from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Flashings that have come away
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Landlord roof survey in Whyteleafe
With a shared roof, it’s not always clear what’s wrong or where. We look at the roof from every safe vantage point, including from the loft space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we are allowed to reach. We survey rented houses, converted houses and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are chimney stacks in poor repair and blocked gutters over flats.
Somewhere as small as Whyteleafe, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Whyteleafe (CR3)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Whyteleafe
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants often lead to a survey. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved, as far as can be seen.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Flashings that have come away
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Whyteleafe Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Whyteleafe
Historic houses such as Addington Palace, about 3.9 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Whyteleafe goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For landlords with property near Upper Warlingham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Living close to Blanchman's Farm is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Whyteleafe is about 1 mile north of Caterham, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Whyteleafe can all book landlord roof surveys. Our Surrey coverage includes Whyteleafe. You can also see our page for London.
Here we cover the CR3 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include Station Road, Church Road and Bournefield Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Whyteleafe include Warlingham (1 mile east), Hamsey Green (1 mile north-east), Kenley (1 mile north-west), Riddlesdown (2 miles north) and Sanderstead (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Epsom (8 miles west), Horley (10 miles south-west), Redhill (6 miles south-west), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles west).
Landmarks near Whyteleafe
We work in homes and buildings around Blanchman's Farm, Sunnydown School and Warlingham School, among other places. There is a railway station in Whyteleafe itself: Upper Warlingham station. Other landmarks nearby include Bletchingley Castle (4.9 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (1.8 miles south). The countryside around Whyteleafe includes Mercers Lake and Nore Hill.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Whyteleafe
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Whyteleafe?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Whyteleafe?
Yes, Whyteleafe is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
It depends on the building. Often we need the loft and certain flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We tell you what’s needed as you book.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Whyteleafe 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 start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
It’s a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- A full structural assessment of the building
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
What affects the price in Whyteleafe
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Roof area
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.