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Codmore Hill Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat around Codmore Hill, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Codmore Hill
Blocked or leaking gutters do damage that is not obvious at first. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the house. We check them as part of the survey.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
Landlords with a home close to Pulborough station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Before you book anyone
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What they will not be able to tell you
Pre-purchase roof survey in Codmore Hill
Older homes frequently have roofs that have been patched over the years. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. We look closely and record what we see, with photos so you can see it for yourself. We explain each finding in plain English, so it is clear what it means for your purchase. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, natural slate and lead flashings and valleys, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are slipped or missing slates and tiles and signs of past leaks inside the loft.
In a village or hamlet like Codmore Hill, 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 are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Codmore Hill (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Codmore Hill
What else we do in Codmore Hill
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Don’t leave it until just before exchange
- Let us know your exchange date as you book
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Ask the agent to check the loft hatch can be opened
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each defect is explained in plain words, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
After you move in, have leaves and moss cleared from gutters and valleys, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- A structural engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
Checking the roof from the ground
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Local roofs and buyers in Codmore Hill
The wider area around Codmore Hill has a long history of building, with Old Place Manor about 1 mile south-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Codmore Hill is about 10 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Roofs in Codmore Hill get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: RH20. Whether your property is on Masons Way, Hill Farm Lane and Stane Street or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Broomershill (1 mile south-east), North Heath (1 mile north-east), Nutbourne (1 mile south-east), Marehill (1 mile south-east) and Gay Street (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Codmore Hill
The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Coates Castle (4.2 miles west). For a walk, there’s The Mens.
FAQs for Codmore Hill
Do you cover smaller places like Codmore Hill?
Yes, Codmore Hill is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you cover Codmore Hill?
Yes, Codmore Hill is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Do you need to go inside the property?
If it can be arranged, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If access isn’t possible, we note it in the report.
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your timetable when you book.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Codmore Hill?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it usually takes about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- House, block, shop or office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
The survey, step by step
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere as small as Codmore Hill, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.