Landlord requested surveyor during the pandemic - wants to be alone in the flat

[CraigMcK]

They would not be getting into my home alone. The landlord does not even have that right. 
They may have chosen to do this as part of their COVID safe practice, but it does not mean you have to accept it. 
This is the statement from the Gov website that covers this scenario

’You should also wear a face covering in indoor places not listed here where social distancing may be difficult and where you will come into contact with people you do not normally meet.’

It is clear that you are expected to wear a mask, but certainly does not suggest you go outside. 
 

I would tell them that they need to follow your rules on entering your home and you need them to sign for having a negative lateral flow test in the last 7 days and if they wear the PPE you prescribe they can then come in, but you will be there at the time. It’s not your problem they are doing this and you being out of the building will not offer any realistic safety benefit. 

 

[CraigMcK]

I’ve had a look over the Gov website again. I think they must be basing it on the second last paragraph in section 2.4

 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-and-renting-guidance-for-landlords-tenants-and-local-authorities/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-for-landlords-and-tenants#repairs-maintenance-and-health-and-safety

But this is based around the assumption multiple people will be viewing the property (paragraph 3). But even so it’s a recommendation within a guide, at best they could recommend you left the property, they can’t enforce it!