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Roof survey in Coldharbour, Surrey
Roof surveys around Coldharbour, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
About our roof survey in Coldharbour
Our roof surveys cover Coldharbour and the wider South East. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Whether it’s a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, flat roofs and clay and concrete tiles, and common reasons people get in touch are water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Coldharbour, 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 everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Coldharbour (RH5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about roof surveys in Coldharbour
Is Coldharbour within the area you cover?
Yes, Coldharbour 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 is useful to know about access.
Can a landlord with a rental near Holmwood station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Roof surveys in Coldharbour: local notes
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
For an older house near a landmark like Christ Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Trees in and around Wotton and Abinger Commons shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Coldharbour is about 4 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. Coldharbour gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Coldharbour is one of the places in Surrey we cover. Crawley is in our area too.
All of RH5 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Coldharbour include Abinger Bottom (2 miles north-west), South Holmwood (2 miles north-east), Holmwood Corner (2 miles east), Friday Street (2 miles north-west) and Beare Green (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (10 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north), Horley (8 miles east), Redhill (9 miles north-east) and Ewell (13 miles north).
Landmarks near Coldharbour
Around Coldharbour, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Wotton and Abinger Commons and Plough Inn, among other places. The closest station to Coldharbour is Holmwood station, roughly 1.6 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Mesolithic Museum (2.6 miles north-west) and Abinger Castle (2.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What we are asked to look at in Coldharbour
Not every roof problem comes from outside. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It is frequently mistaken for a leak.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Debris building up in roof valleys
If you own a rental within reach of Holmwood station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
What to check before booking
- What insurance they carry
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What happens after the report arrives
Why act early in Coldharbour
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and wet timber starts to decay. Catching it early means less to put right. For an older or listed building in a place like Coldharbour, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Every finding written up with photos
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we look at them too. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts with the stack outside. We check the flashings and mortar for the cause.
What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Cottages and farmhouses around Coldharbour often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.