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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Broadfield
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Broadfield, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
Pre-purchase roof survey in Broadfield: 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 careful look at it before you are committed. We check the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the loft space where it is safe to get in. The findings come in a written report with photos. If you’re worried about bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs and gaps where slates or tiles have come loose, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a smaller place like Broadfield, some houses face open ground, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. Whether you are buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a careful look. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof doesn’t stay small for long.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Broadfield (RH11, RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- 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
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Broadfield
Broadfield is part of Crawley, one of the post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. Low pitches, ageing concrete tiles and old flat roofs each have their own weak points, worth knowing before you commit. About 4.4 miles south-east lies Tyes Place, a reminder of how long the area around Broadfield has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church such as Christ The Lord are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Broadfield is about 1 mile south-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Broadfield and the surrounding area. Our West Sussex coverage includes Broadfield and the places around it.
Every address in RH11 and RH10 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Terry Road, Hobbs Road and Clark Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Kilnwood Vale (2 miles west), Colgate (2 miles south-west), Faygate (2 miles west), Handcross (3 miles south) and Plummers Plain (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Horsham (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (9 miles east), Billingshurst (12 miles south-west) and Roffey (4 miles west).
Around Broadfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Cottesmore School, Target Hill Park and The New Moon pub and the streets around them. Broadfield’s nearest station is Crawley station, about 1.4 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Crawley Hospital (1.5 miles north) and Crawley Museum (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.
When to book a survey in Broadfield
Slates and tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay that hold them. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails holding it rust and let slates slide. It is a frequent finding on older houses and easy to miss from ground level.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
For landlords with property near Crawley station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Which limits apply to the survey
Places near Broadfield
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Broadfield questions
Should a flat-roofed garage or porch in Broadfield be checked too?
Frequently, yes, so mention it when you book. Many homes in new towns like Crawley have flat-roofed garages and porches, and felt roofs frequently last around 15–20 years.
Do you cover smaller places like Broadfield?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. The report is most useful before exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Broadfield?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Broadfield, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- 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.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know about parking before the day
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Advice
Useful tips for Broadfield property owners
Getting the most from a pre-purchase roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Check we will be able to get into the roof space
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. They’ll see exactly what we found, and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
After strong winds, look at the roof from the ground. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Why act early in Broadfield
Small roof defects let water in slowly. Damp can spread into timbers and ceilings before anyone sees a mark. Spotting it before you buy lets you deal with it as soon as you move in. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Broadfield, so it’s useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Weekday and weekend surveys
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.