West Sussex · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Adversane
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Adversane and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Adversane: what you get
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a proper look at it before you are committed. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft where there is safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed gaps where slates or tiles have come loose and damp timbers or stains in the loft, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Adversane, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Adversane (RH14)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Adversane
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- The roof space
Why it’s worth a survey now in Adversane
Even if you go ahead regardless, knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan. The report shows what needs doing first, and you can line up a roofer before small faults grow. Older and listed buildings around Adversane may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Adversane
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
- A written report with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What you can safely check yourself
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
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.
Towns and villages near Adversane
Also in Adversane
Local roofs and buyers in Adversane
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. The wider area around Adversane has a long history of building, with Old Place Manor about 3.2 miles south-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Billingshurst station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Adversane is about 8 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Adversane, we can carry out pre-purchase roof surveys at your property. Across West Sussex, we cover Adversane. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in RH14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Stane Street, Adversane Lane and Lordings Road. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in North Heath (1 mile south), Gay Street (2 miles south), Codmore Hill (2 miles south-west), Broomershill (2 miles south) and Nutbourne (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (8 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south), Burgess Hill (15 miles east), Littlehampton (13 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Adversane
The nearest railway station is Billingshurst station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Not far away are The Mens.
Questions from Adversane
Will you come out to Adversane?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is Adversane in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Adversane is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes, you can. The report sets out what we found, with photos, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. We cannot promise how the seller will respond.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Where we can, yes. From the loft space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If access is not possible, we note it in the report.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs
Many homes have a flat roof somewhere, often over an extension. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, rubber longer and GRP up to about 30. We look for signs of age and failure.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We check whether they’ve lifted, split or been replaced with mortar or bitumen.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it usually takes between one and two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like Adversane needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Booking a survey
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Adversane, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.