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Roof Survey in Holmethorpe
Independent roof surveys in Holmethorpe. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Loose chimney pots
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Holmethorpe questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Holmethorpe?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is drone flying allowed in Holmethorpe?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. The flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome comes within about 1 mile of Holmethorpe. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Do you cover Holmethorpe?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Holmethorpe.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We don’t put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Holmethorpe?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Roof survey in Holmethorpe: what you get
We survey roofs in Holmethorpe and across London and South East England. Visits run on any day of the week. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photographs and 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 send us an email. We survey natural slate, chimney stacks and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are standing water on a flat roof and condensation or damp timbers in the loft.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Holmethorpe drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Holmethorpe (RH1, RH9)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Holmethorpe homes and their roofs
Holmethorpe is about 1 mile from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome. If your survey includes the drone, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying. 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.
If you look after a building like East Surrey College, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Holy Trinity, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Holmethorpe is about 1 mile north-east of Redhill, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Holmethorpe can all book roof surveys. Holmethorpe is one of the places in Surrey we cover. There is also a page for Crawley.
Every address in RH1 and RH9 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Mill Lane, Devon Road and Orpin Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Holmethorpe, we cover South Merstham (1 mile north-east), Redhill (1 mile south-west), Gatton (1 mile north-west), Nutfield (1 mile south-east) and Merstham (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles south), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (4 miles north-east) and Dorking (8 miles west).
Landmarks near Holmethorpe
We work in homes and buildings around Inn on the Pond, Lime Tree Primary School and The Carrington School. Holmethorpe’s nearest station is Redhill station, roughly 0.8 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include East Surrey Hospital (2.2 miles south) and The Belfry (0.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
Do you need a roof survey in Holmethorpe?
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, and rain finds any gap it can. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
For landlords with property near Redhill station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before booking anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- How soon the report will arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take an hour or two at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. A visit to a smaller place like Holmethorpe is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- 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.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How to prepare
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets in another room
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
To get a price for roof surveys in Holmethorpe, call 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. That is why we look at them closely.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.