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Holmbury St Mary Roof Survey
Need a roof survey in Holmbury St Mary? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
How a roof survey works in Holmbury St Mary
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and where it’s relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. We survey the roof space, ridges, hips and valleys and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and debris building up in roof valleys.
Somewhere as small as Holmbury St Mary, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some 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 frequently need the most attention.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Holmbury St Mary (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we check them too. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is often nail fatigue, which we describe in the report.
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Do you need a roof survey in Holmbury St Mary?
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Standing water on a flat roof
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Belmont Prep School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before you book anyone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Surveys for landlords and agents in Holmbury St Mary
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Roof surveys around Holmbury St Mary
Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
With Polesden Lacey about 4.8 miles north, the area around Holmbury St Mary has a long history. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. Living close to Wotton and Abinger Commons is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Holmbury St Mary is about 5 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Holmbury St Mary, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Holmbury St Mary is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work. There’s also a page for Guildford.
Here we cover the RH5 postcode area for roof surveys. You will find streets like Horsham Road and Felday Glade. If you’re just outside Holmbury St Mary, we cover Pitland Street (1 mile south), Peaslake (1 mile west), Farley Green (3 miles west), Ewhurst (3 miles south) and Ewhurst Green (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles north-west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles east), Redhill (11 miles east) and Ewell (13 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Holmbury St Mary
We work in homes and buildings around Wotton and Abinger Commons, The Volunteer pub and Hurtwood House. For rail, the closest station is Gomshall station, roughly 2.1 miles north-west. A little further out are Mesolithic Museum (0.7 miles north-east) and Abinger Castle (0.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Holmbury St Mary includes Leith Hill and Silent Pool.
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The property’s address and postcode
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Common questions in Holmbury St Mary
I let a flat near Gomshall 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, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is Holmbury St Mary within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Holmbury St Mary can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- 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 it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.