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Horne Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a roof survey in Horne and across Surrey.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Why it is worth a survey now in Horne
Leaks rarely show up straight away. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. Older and listed buildings around Horne may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What you get with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- An independent look at the roof
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
How a roof survey works in Horne
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We are often asked to look into ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, on lead flashings, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate.
Some older homes in villages like Horne are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Horne (RH6)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Horne
Landlords, agents and building managers in Horne and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack. We note any lean or loose pots.
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, yet the nails holding it often fail long before the slate. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, and for clips that show past repairs.
Horne: your questions answered
Is my home in Horne listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Horne?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Horne is about 1 mile from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
What does a roof survey include?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Do you work in Horne?
Yes. Horne is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- File the report with your home documents
Keep the report with your property records. It gives you something to compare against later, and it can help when you sell.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Horne homes and their roofs
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. The flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome comes within about 1 mile of Horne. If your survey includes the drone, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying.
The streets around a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. For landlords with property near Godstone station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Horne is about 4 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. Surveys in Horne work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Here we cover the RH6 postcode area for roof surveys. Local streets include Church Road and Whitewood Lane, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Horne, we cover Whitewood (1 mile north-east), Blindley Heath (1 mile north-east), Newchapel (2 miles south-east), Lingfield Common (3 miles east) and Domewood (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles west), Redhill (5 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles north-west) and Caterham (7 miles north).
Local landmarks in Horne
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Jolly Farmer pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Horne is Godstone station, about 2.6 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include East Surrey Hospital (4.2 miles north-west) and Bletchingley Castle (3.8 miles north). The countryside around Horne includes Bay Pond and Hedgecourt Lake.
Checking the roof from the ground
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
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What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a small place like Horne, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.