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Roof Survey in Mid Holmwood
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof surveys in Mid Holmwood, with photos and a clear written report.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Signs you need a roof survey in Mid Holmwood
Some damage starts inside the loft space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It is frequently mistaken for a leak.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Loose chimney pots
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
If you let a flat or house near Holmwood station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their insurance cover
Roof survey in Mid Holmwood: what you get
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, and the roof space where there is safe access. You get a written report with photographs and recommendations. Where it is relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. If you’ve noticed torn or sagging underlay and leaking gutter joints and downpipes, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles alike.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Mid Holmwood (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Prices for roof surveys in Mid Holmwood
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How big the roof is
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The property’s address and postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Useful tips for Mid Holmwood property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
Keep the report with your property records. It’s a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Make sure insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. The survey normally takes between one and two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like Mid Holmwood can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Local roofs in Mid Holmwood
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. The wider area around Mid Holmwood has a long history of building, with Polesden Lacey about 4.2 miles north-west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like St John's Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. The streets around a church such as Church of St John the Evangelist are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Mid Holmwood is about 2 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. Mid Holmwood is one of many places we visit across Surrey, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Surrey, we cover Mid Holmwood and the places around it. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: RH5. We offer roof surveys to properties on Horsham Road, Swallow Lane and Mid Holmwood Lane and the roads around them. If you are just outside Mid Holmwood, we cover North Holmwood (1 mile north-east), Blackbrook (1 mile north-east), Dorking (2 miles north), Westcott (2 miles north-west) and Wotton (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (11 miles north).
Local landmarks in Mid Holmwood
Around Mid Holmwood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Inholms Clay Pit, The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School and The Norfolk Arms and the streets around them. Mid Holmwood’s nearest station is Holmwood station, about 1.6 miles south. Nearby you will also find Betchworth Castle (2.7 miles north-east) and Mesolithic Museum (3.4 miles west). Open spaces near Mid Holmwood include Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
Towns and villages near Mid Holmwood
What else we do in Mid Holmwood
Common questions in Mid Holmwood
How do I find out if my home in Mid Holmwood is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a 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.
Will you come out to Mid Holmwood?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How much does a roof survey cost in Mid Holmwood?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Report times depend on the package.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We do not put a figure on it, 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.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe. You get a report with photographs and recommendations.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles