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Landlord Roof Survey in Mid Holmwood
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. Landlord roof surveys in Mid Holmwood, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
Mid Holmwood questions
Do you cover smaller places like Mid Holmwood?
Yes, Mid Holmwood is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
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 we can send the report to you or your agent.
How do I book a survey in Mid Holmwood?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
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 test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Landlord roof survey in Mid Holmwood
With a shared roof, it is not always clear what’s wrong or where. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen including the loft and 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. If you’ve noticed flashings that have come away and mortar falling from ridges and verges, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Mid Holmwood, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Mid Holmwood (RH5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Mid Holmwood
What else we do in Mid Holmwood
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Rural addresses near Mid Holmwood can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Defects caught early can often be dealt with as planned work. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. In a place like Mid Holmwood, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Mid Holmwood
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Deal with urgent items first
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults normally get worse.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. The report records the underlay where it’s visible.
Common roof problems in Mid Holmwood
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition and how soon.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Take a building like St John's Church of England Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
Landlord roof surveys in Mid Holmwood: local notes
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. The wider area around Mid Holmwood has a long history of building, with Polesden Lacey about 4.2 miles north-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you live near a park like Inholms Clay Pit, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. If you own a rental within reach of Holmwood station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Mid Holmwood is about 2 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. Wherever you are in Mid Holmwood, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Mid Holmwood is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work. There is also a page for Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: RH5. Local streets include Horsham Road, Swallow Lane and Mid Holmwood Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover North Holmwood (1 mile north-east), Blackbrook (1 mile north-east), Dorking (2 miles north), Westcott (2 miles north-west) and Wotton (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (11 miles north).
Near you in Mid Holmwood
In Mid Holmwood, that means homes and buildings near Inholms Clay Pit, The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School and The Norfolk Arms. The nearest railway station is Holmwood station, about 1.6 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Betchworth Castle (2.7 miles north-east) and Mesolithic Museum (3.4 miles west). For a walk, there’s Vann Lake and Leith Hill.