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Pre-purchase roof survey in Broomershill, West Sussex
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Broomershill, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
Pre-purchase roof survey in Broomershill
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Most of it cannot be seen from the street. Our survey picks it out, with photographs that show you exactly where. We explain each finding in plain English, so it is clear what it means for your purchase. If you’ve noticed gaps where slates or tiles have come loose and old water stains in the roof space, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on lead flashings and valleys, chimney stacks and flat-roofed extensions and dormers alike.
In a village or hamlet like Broomershill, 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. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Broomershill (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Broomershill
Leaving it means judging the roof from the street. That will not show slipped slates on the rear slope, a worn valley or cracked flaunching. We fill that gap before you are tied in, with photos of anything that needs attention. For older village homes like those around Broomershill, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
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Common roof problems in Broomershill
Flat roofs turn up on extensions, dormers, porches and garages. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and standing water, blisters and splits are typical signs of ageing. They’re easy to overlook on a viewing, particularly when they’re only visible from an upper floor.
Common reasons to book include:
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
With Old Place Manor about 1 mile west, the area around Broomershill has a long history. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Before booking anyone
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether VAT is added on top
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Broomershill: local notes
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. If you let a flat or house near Pulborough station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Broomershill is about 10 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. If you’re in Broomershill, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Here we cover the RH20 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Other places close to Broomershill include Codmore Hill (1 mile north-west), Marehill (1 mile south-east), Nutbourne (1 mile south-east), North Heath (1 mile north) and Gay Street (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-east).
Around Broomershill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Red Lion Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, about 1.3 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Coates Castle (4.4 miles west) and The Storrington And District Museum (3.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include The Mens.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but they weather and can crack.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual one, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. We’ll say if the flue needs a specialist.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Rural addresses near Broomershill can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Broomershill
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Broomershill questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broomershill?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Broomershill?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access as you book.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Book once your offer is accepted
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.