West Sussex · London and the South East
Coneyhurst Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Coneyhurst, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Coneyhurst
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and an in-person consultation. Pick the one that fits the property. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. If you’ve noticed sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes and gaps where slates or tiles have come loose, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Coneyhurst may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Coneyhurst (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Lots of buyers go ahead anyway, but with their eyes open. The report shows what needs doing first, and you can line up a roofer before small faults grow. In a place like Coneyhurst, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Every price we give includes VAT. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Coneyhurst
- A written report with photos
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Towns and villages near Coneyhurst
What else we do in Coneyhurst
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Coneyhurst
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Roof area
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to let us know when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What made you get in touch
- The kind of building and roof involved
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the gaps at chimneys, walls and abutments. We check whether they’ve lifted, split or been replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Gutters and parapets
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter, usually to the back of the house. If yours does, we check that gutter and where it drains.
Coneyhurst homes and their roofs
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For landlords with property near Billingshurst station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. Old Place Manor lies about 4.8 miles south-west, so building around Coneyhurst goes back a long way. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Coneyhurst is about 6 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Coneyhurst is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our West Sussex coverage includes Coneyhurst. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: RH14. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Billingshurst (2 miles north-west), Five Oaks (3 miles north), Newpound Common (3 miles north-west), The Haven (4 miles north) and Slinfold (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (13 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north-east), Worthing (13 miles south), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south).
Around Coneyhurst
For rail, the closest station is Billingshurst station, about 1.2 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Christs Hospital School Museum (3.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Coneyhurst include Knepp Wildland.
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
Common questions in Coneyhurst
Is Coneyhurst within the area you cover?
Yes. Coneyhurst is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Coneyhurst?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
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.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Where we can, yes. From the loft space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If access isn’t possible, we note it in the report.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Tell us your exchange date and we’ll help you choose.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Around Coneyhurst, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.