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Roof survey in North Holmwood, Surrey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Roof surveys in North Holmwood, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Worn or blocked valleys
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in North Holmwood
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, chimney stacks and the roof space, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and valley linings that have cracked or split.
Trees around homes in smaller places like North Holmwood drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- North Holmwood (RH5, RH4)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Stay off ladders and the roof
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. It’s a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air can’t move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A full building survey of the property
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
Roof by roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly, and they can crack.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped.
Towns and villages near North Holmwood
Other services in North Holmwood
How we price roof surveys
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The roof’s overall size
- House, block, shop or office
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Local roofs in North Holmwood
The wider area around North Holmwood has a long history of building, with Polesden Lacey about 3.8 miles north-west. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Surrey often 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.
Trees in and around Inholms Clay Pit shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Landlords with a home close to Dorking West station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. The streets around a church such as Church of St John the Evangelist are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
North Holmwood is about 1 mile south of Dorking, in Surrey. We provide roof surveys for homes and businesses in North Holmwood and the surrounding area. North Holmwood is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover for roof surveys. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
All of RH5 and RH4 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Howard Road, Horsham Road and Inholms Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Blackbrook (1 mile south-east), Mid Holmwood (1 mile south-west), Dorking (1 mile north), Pixham (2 miles north) and Westcott (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (10 miles north).
What’s near North Holmwood
Typical jobs here are in homes near Inholms Clay Pit, The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School and Royal Oak pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Dorking West station, roughly 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Mesolithic Museum (3.7 miles west) and Headley Court (5.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
North Holmwood questions
I let a flat near Dorking West station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building.
Do you cover smaller places like North Holmwood?
Yes. North Holmwood is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How long does a roof survey take?
Allow about 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We’ll give you an idea of timing as you book.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. A visit to a smaller place like North Holmwood is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.