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Pre-purchase roof survey in Ardingly, West Sussex
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Ardingly and across West Sussex.
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The size of the roof
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Ardingly
A full home survey looks at the whole property, and the roof is only one part of it. We don’t offer a RICS home survey, and ours isn’t a substitute for one. It adds a focused look at the roof on its own, with photographs of what we find and written recommendations. The two sit side by side. If you’re worried about worn or lifted lead flashings and cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing, we can find out what’s behind it, on clay and concrete tiles, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and the roof space alike.
In a village or hamlet like Ardingly, 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. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Ardingly (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Ardingly
Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We don’t test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but we flag materials that might and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Peter's Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
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Useful tips for Ardingly property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Check we’ll be able to get into the loft space
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
It is worth sharing the report with your solicitor so questions can go to the seller’s solicitor. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions, particularly where we have found patch repairs.
Keep the loft ventilated. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air cannot flow.
Questions from Ardingly
Do you cover Ardingly?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Ardingly?
Yes, Ardingly is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That gives you time to use the findings, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
How do I book a survey in Ardingly?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How long does the survey visit take?
On site, it usually takes between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a dedicated roof survey, and you get a written report with photos. It doesn’t cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
Leave it or get it looked at?
The lender’s valuation is done for the lender, not for you. Its job is to check the property’s value for the mortgage, not at the condition of each slate and flashing. Our survey is done for you, and the report is written for you to use. In a small place like Ardingly, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- A report with photos
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Local roofs and buyers in Ardingly
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you let a flat or house near Balcombe station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. Priest House, about 2.2 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ardingly. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy.
Ardingly is about 3 miles north of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. In Ardingly, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Ardingly is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in RH17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on High Street, Munnion Road and Price Way or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Little London (1 mile north), Highbrook (1 mile north-east), Lindfield (2 miles south), Horsted Keynes (2 miles east) and West Hoathly (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (6 miles north-west), Horsham (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (3 miles south), Burgess Hill (7 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles north-east) and Broadfield (6 miles north-west).
Near you in Ardingly
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Ardingly Inn. The closest station to Ardingly is Balcombe station, roughly 2.5 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Waterbury Castle (2 miles east) and Princess Royal Hospital (3.9 miles south). Open spaces near Ardingly include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can be seen safely, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Ardingly, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is 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 check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.