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Pre-purchase roof survey in Crawley Down, West Sussex
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Crawley Down, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
Pre-purchase roof survey in Crawley Down
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, and the roof is only one part of it. We do not offer a RICS home survey, and ours is not a substitute for one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photographs of what we find and written recommendations. You can have both if you want the fullest picture. If you’ve noticed loose pots and cracked flaunching and signs of past leaks inside the loft, we can find out what’s behind it, on clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and lead flashings and valleys alike.
Smaller places like Crawley Down frequently have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Low roofs are easier to see from the ground, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around Crawley Down. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Crawley Down (RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Check we’ll be able to get into the roof space
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Let us know your exchange date when you book
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
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Buying a home or a new roof in Crawley Down
About 2.4 miles south-east lies Saint Hill Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Crawley Down 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. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
If you own a rental within reach of East Grinstead station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Crawley Down is about 3 miles west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Crawley Down and nearby. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small.
All of RH10 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Station Road, Forest Close and Burleigh Way or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Crawley Down, we cover Furnace Wood (1 mile north), Snow Hill (1 mile north), Turners Hill (1 mile south), Domewood (1 mile north) and Felbridge (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (5 miles west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (3 miles east) and Broadfield (6 miles west).
Around Crawley Down
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Imberhorne School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is East Grinstead station, roughly 2.5 miles east. Nearby you will also find Queen Victoria Hospital (3.5 miles east) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (1.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Crawley Down includes Hedgecourt Lake.
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Being in a smaller place like Crawley Down doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- 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 ground level and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Crawley Down, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Crawley Down
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The size of the roof
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Crawley Down
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Crawley Down
Is Crawley Down within the area you cover?
Yes, Crawley Down is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you cover Crawley Down?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Crawley Down is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it’s safe, yes. Much of the inspection is done from the ground, from windows and from the roof space. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where it applies.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It is a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, with a written report and photos. It is not a RICS survey and doesn’t cover the rest of the house.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
When to book a survey in Crawley Down
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. It’s often found in cement sheets, soffits and flue pipes. We don’t test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
For an older house near a landmark like All Saints Parish Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their track record with similar roofs