West Sussex · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Bolney
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Bolney from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bolney
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Landlords and letting agents in Bolney book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Bolney
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. At that point you can still ask questions, while you’re not yet committed. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when the chain is moving fast. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. If you’ve noticed slipped or missing slates and tiles and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Bolney, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Bolney (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs and buyers in Bolney
Historic houses such as Ockenden Manor, about 2.5 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Bolney goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary Magdalene's Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. If you own a rental within reach of Wivelsfield station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Bolney is about 4 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Bolney is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: RH17. You’ll find streets like The Street, Cherry Lane and Top Street, all of which we cover. Other places close to Bolney include Crosspost (1 mile south-west), Twineham Green (2 miles south), Twineham (2 miles south), Wineham (3 miles south-west) and Kent Street (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (8 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles east), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Bolney
Bolney’s nearest station is Wivelsfield station, about 4.1 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (2.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Common questions in Bolney
How do I find out if my home in Bolney is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you cover Bolney?
Yes, Bolney is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Bolney?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller, so we cannot promise any saving.
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. We send it by email, with photos.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Nearby places to Bolney
What else we do in Bolney
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Many older homes in London and South East England have slate roofs. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, plus the metal clips that show earlier patching.
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.
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Bolney
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
What affects the price in Bolney
We confirm the price for the job before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The kind of building and roof involved
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photographs. As for time on site, it normally takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. For a village or hamlet like Bolney, the journey is planned beforehand: 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’s safe.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.