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Landlord Roof Survey in North Holmwood
Landlord roof surveys around North Holmwood, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Standing water on a flat roof
Questions from North Holmwood
Is North Holmwood within the area you cover?
Yes, North Holmwood is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
I let a flat near Dorking West station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take about one to two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The written report follows by email.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs are not included, but contractors can price from it.
Landlord roof survey in North Holmwood
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason with photographs and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. If you are worried about damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and ceiling stains reported by tenants, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Houses in smaller places like North Holmwood can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A careful look shows whether anything has started to loosen. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- North Holmwood (RH5, RH4)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are often shared between houses or flats. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often need replacing after around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Why act early in North Holmwood
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. A ceiling stain often means water has been coming in for some time. We look at the roof, not just the symptoms. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like North Holmwood, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in North Holmwood
Polesden Lacey, about 3.8 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around North Holmwood. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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 is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Trees in and around Inholms Clay Pit shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Take an older house close to Church of St John the Evangelist: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
North Holmwood is about 1 mile south of Dorking, in Surrey. We survey roofs in North Holmwood and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Surrey, we cover North Holmwood and the places around it. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
All of RH5 and RH4 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Howard Road, Horsham Road and Inholms Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Blackbrook (1 mile south-east), Mid Holmwood (1 mile south-west), Dorking (1 mile north), Pixham (2 miles north) and Westcott (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (10 miles north).
Local landmarks in North Holmwood
Typical jobs here are in homes near Inholms Clay Pit, The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School and Royal Oak pub and the streets around them. The closest station to North Holmwood is Dorking West station, about 1.8 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Mesolithic Museum (3.7 miles west) and Headley Court (5.9 miles north). Open spaces near North Holmwood include Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. A visit to a smaller place like North Holmwood is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Advice
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What we’re asked to look at in North Holmwood
On a shared roof, it’s not always clear who should act. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it and work gets delayed. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
Look out for signs like these:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Flashings that have come away
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
If you look after a building like St John's Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- House, block, shop or office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What to tell us when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Anything about access we should know
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.