West Sussex · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Coolham
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Coolham. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Whether timbers meet design loads
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Coolham
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. 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. Our survey picks it out, with photos that show you exactly where. We explain each finding in plain English, so you know what it means for the house you’re buying. Common reasons to book are old water stains in the roof space and sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes, across gutters and downpipes, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and natural slate.
Some older homes in villages like Coolham are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Coolham (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also in Coolham
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Rural addresses near Coolham 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.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Coolham?
Most viewings never get near the roof. You walk round the rooms, but the roof stays out of sight. New paint on a ceiling can hide old water stains, which is why buyers book a closer look before committing.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
The streets around a church such as St Mary's Mission Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Are they insured for the work?
Local roofs and buyers in Coolham
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
If you let a flat or house near Billingshurst station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Coolham is about 6 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We visit Coolham as part of our work across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Coolham is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. There’s also a page for Crawley.
Surveys in RH13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Coolham Road and West Chiltington Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Goose Green (3 miles south), Gay Street (3 miles south-west), Adversane (3 miles west), North Heath (3 miles west) and West Chiltington (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south-west).
Around Coolham
We work in homes and buildings around The Selsey Arms Public House. Coolham’s nearest station is Billingshurst station, about 2.4 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Christs Hospital School Museum (3.9 miles north-east). Not far away are Knepp Wildland.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Coolham
It is tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and the Premium Survey report arrives the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. In a place like Coolham, 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.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 98% customer satisfaction
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Checking the roof from the ground
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
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 you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
FAQs for Coolham
Do you cover Coolham?
Yes, Coolham is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Is Coolham within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it typically takes an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
When will the report arrive?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email, with photographs.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It doesn’t stand in for a RICS survey.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. We look at their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings are a common source of leaks, so they get close attention in a pre-purchase survey. We photograph any that need work.