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Landlord Roof Survey in Woodmansterne
Independent landlord roof surveys in Woodmansterne. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
How a landlord roof survey works in Woodmansterne
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof, written up so you can plan. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it along with RTM and residents’ management companies. The report covers defects, photographs and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. If you are worried about splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and ceiling stains reported by tenants, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs on blocks, converted houses and blocks of flats alike.
Houses in smaller places like Woodmansterne can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A proper look shows whether anything has started to loosen. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Woodmansterne (SM7, CR5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
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How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a smaller place like Woodmansterne, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Woodmansterne
I let a flat near Chipstead station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Will you come out to Woodmansterne?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
How much is a survey?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Woodmansterne
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without a survey, it is one opinion against another. In an older home around Woodmansterne, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
- Visits on any day of the week
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
What we’re asked to look at in Woodmansterne
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved, as far as can be seen.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Flashings that have come away
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
For landlords with property near Chipstead station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before booking anyone
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
Woodmansterne homes and their roofs
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. About 3.9 miles north-west lies Nonsuch Mansion, a reminder of how long the area around Woodmansterne has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Anyone responsible for a site like Chipstead Valley Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Living close to Fames Rough is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Woodmansterne is about 1 mile west of Coulsdon, in Surrey. Woodmansterne is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Across Surrey, we cover Woodmansterne and the places around it. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in SM7 and CR5 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Upper Pines, Pine Walk and Water Mead and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Woodmansterne: Chipstead (1 mile south), Banstead (1 mile north-west), Coulsdon (1 mile east), Little Woodcote (2 miles north) and Woodcote Green (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Epsom (5 miles west), Horley (9 miles south), Redhill (5 miles south), Ewell (5 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles north-west).
What’s near Woodmansterne
Around Woodmansterne, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Woodcote High School, Banstead Preparatory School and Fames Rough and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Woodmansterne itself: Chipstead station. Nearby you’ll also find Honeywood Museum (3.5 miles north) and Banstead Hospital (1.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Woodmansterne includes Duppas Hill and Mercers Lake.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Deal with urgent items first
- Give residents notice before a survey
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.