Is Horley in Surrey or West Sussex?
Surrey. Horley is in the borough of Reigate and Banstead, with about 22,000 residents, even though Gatwick and Crawley are right next door in West Sussex.
That matters for anything involving the council: planning, conservation areas and building control all go through Reigate & Banstead, not Crawley or Mid Sussex.
How old are Horley's roofs?
Newer still, the Horley Master Plan (2005) allowed for almost 2,600 new homes, including Westvale Park. A roof on a recent estate is far more likely to need a ridge or flashing fixed than a full re-roof; older houses have the usual problems of age: slipped tiles, tired mortar, worn flashing.
What about the Church Road conservation area?
If you're in it, expect the council to care about materials. The draft Church Road conservation area appraisal discourages replacing handmade plain clay tiles with concrete tiles.
For listed buildings, Historic England advises checking with the council's conservation officer first; unauthorised works to a listed building are a criminal offence. This page isn't legal advice.
Does Horley get much wind damage?
It's as exposed as anywhere in the area. In Storm Eunice on 18 February 2022, Charlwood, in the RH6 postcode, recorded a 78mph gust. After a storm, stay off the roof, photograph any damage from the ground, and read roof repairs for what to do next.
Roofers covering Horley
Horley is covered by the same number as the roofers in neighbouring Crawley. We also cover East Grinstead to the east.