West Sussex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Holbrook
A careful look at the roof at your property in Holbrook, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Loose chimney pots
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
How we price roof surveys
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The roof’s overall size
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- When you need the report by
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Roof survey in Holbrook: what you get
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. Typical surveys look at gutters that overflow in heavy rain and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, on lead flashings, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space.
In a small place like Holbrook, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Holbrook (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Stay off ladders and the roof
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. The photos show what we found and where, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Each report gives a record to compare against.
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Questions from Holbrook
Is Holbrook within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Warnham station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
Why act early in Holbrook
Without a survey, you are guessing at what the roof needs. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or to a real problem being missed. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. Older cottages and farmhouses around Holbrook 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.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Over 20 years’ experience
- A report with photographs
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but its nails often corrode first. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles, especially at the verges and ridge.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older rural homes like those around Holbrook can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Roof surveys in Holbrook: local notes
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your 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, so check with the council. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you live in an older home near St. Mark's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Homes near green spaces like Warnham Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you look after a building such as Holbrook Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Holbrook is about 2 miles north of Horsham, in West Sussex. Holbrook is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Our West Sussex coverage includes Holbrook and the places around it.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: RH12. We also cover Warnham (2 miles west), Horsham (2 miles south), Broadbridge Heath (3 miles south-west), Tower Hill (3 miles south-west) and Rowhook (4 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Crawley (5 miles east), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles south-east), East Grinstead (13 miles east), Broadfield (4 miles east) and Storrington (13 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Holbrook
Typical jobs here are in homes near Greenway Academy and Warnham Park, among other places. The closest station to Holbrook is Warnham station, roughly 0.8 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (1.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Warnham LNR and Vann Lake.
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.