Surrey · London and the South East
South Holmwood Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in South Holmwood and the rest of Surrey. We survey seven days a week.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
Landlord roof survey in South Holmwood: what you get
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover South Holmwood and the rest of London and the South East. Time on site normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe including by drone where applicable. A written report with photos follows. We’re often asked to look into flashings that have come away and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings, on converted houses, shared roofs and blocks of flats.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- South Holmwood (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in South Holmwood
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. About 5 miles north-west lies Polesden Lacey, a reminder of how long the area around South Holmwood has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Living close to Inholms Clay Pit is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you look after a building such as The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you own a rental within reach of Holmwood station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
South Holmwood is about 3 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. South Holmwood is one of many places we visit across Surrey, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. South Holmwood is one of the places in Surrey we cover. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
We work across RH5 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Warwick Road, Norfolk Road and Milford Court and the roads around them. We also cover Holmwood Corner (1 mile south-east), Beare Green (1 mile south), Coldharbour (2 miles south-west), Friday Street (3 miles west) and Abinger Bottom (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (7 miles north-east) and Ewell (12 miles north).
What’s near South Holmwood
We work in homes and buildings around Inholms Clay Pit and The Norfolk Arms. For rail, the closest station is Holmwood station, roughly 0.8 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Mesolithic Museum (3.6 miles west) and Betchworth Castle (3.4 miles north). The countryside around South Holmwood includes Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
Questions from South Holmwood
Will you come out to South Holmwood?
Yes, South Holmwood is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Can a landlord with a rental near Holmwood station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you look in the roof space?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. Any problems are photographed.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
Surveys for landlords and agents in South Holmwood
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- A full structural assessment of the building
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can safely be seen, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like South Holmwood needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- 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.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Why act early in South Holmwood
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait, so spending can be spread sensibly. Older cottages and farmhouses around South Holmwood can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- A written report with photos
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.