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Landlord roof survey in Holmwood Corner, Surrey
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Holmwood Corner, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Damaged pots and flaunching
What we can’t see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Responsibility under a lease
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
Landlord roof survey in Holmwood Corner: what you get
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too where they’re part of the brief. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it’s safe to see them and the loft where access is safe. If you’ve noticed gutters overflowing onto walls and ceiling stains reported by tenants, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Holmwood Corner may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Holmwood Corner (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Holmwood Corner can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and plan the rest over time.
Act on urgent items in the report first, and plan the rest. Left alone, minor faults typically get worse.
Common questions in Holmwood Corner
Is my home in Holmwood Corner listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can a landlord with a rental near Holmwood station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
How much is a survey?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
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Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Holmwood Corner
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years particularly where the roof can’t be seen from the street.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Cracked or lifting flashings
If you live near a park such as Inholms Clay Pit, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
What to check before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What exactly goes into their report
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
How we price landlord roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The roof’s overall size
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Holmwood Corner, call 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Landlord roof surveys around Holmwood Corner
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Weald CofE Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Holmwood Corner is about 3 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Holmwood Corner across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Here we cover the RH5 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include South Holmwood (1 mile north-west), Beare Green (1 mile south), Coldharbour (2 miles west), Capel (3 miles south) and Friday Street (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (7 miles north-east) and Ewell (12 miles north).
Local landmarks in Holmwood Corner
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Inholms Clay Pit and the streets around them. Holmwood Corner has its own railway station: Holmwood station. Nearby you will also find Mesolithic Museum (3.8 miles west) and Betchworth Castle (3.6 miles north). The countryside around Holmwood Corner includes Leith Hill and Vann Lake.