West Sussex · London and the South East
Dormans Park Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Dormans Park. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near Dormans Park 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 book once your offer is accepted and let us know the address and your timetable.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Tell us about parking before the day
How to book
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Dormans Park
Buyers in Dormans Park and right across London and South East England use our pre-purchase roof survey. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, the roof gets the same careful look. The report says what’s in good order, what isn’t and what to deal with first. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We survey lead flashings and valleys, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles, and common reasons people get in touch are ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof and damp timbers or stains in the loft.
Older buildings in small places like Dormans Park 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, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Dormans Park (RH19)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Dormans Park
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before you book.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Useful tips for Dormans Park property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and keep the photos to compare against later. The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up to see how things have changed.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, especially after autumn. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
Dormans Park questions
How do I find out if my home in Dormans Park is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Dormans Park in the area you cover?
Yes, Dormans Park is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Dormans Park?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Towns and villages near Dormans Park
More services for Dormans Park
Buying a home or a new roof in Dormans Park
Saint Hill Manor, about 3.1 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Dormans Park. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church such as St John the Evangelist are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Dormans Park is about 1 mile north of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We cover Dormans Park and the rest of West Sussex. Our West Sussex coverage includes Dormans Park. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Here we cover the RH19 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on East Hill, Furzefield Chase and Hill Crest or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Felcourt (1 mile north-west), Dormansland (1 mile north-east), East Grinstead (1 mile south), Lingfield (2 miles north) and Felbridge (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (8 miles west), Horsham (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (11 miles south), Burgess Hill (14 miles south), Broadfield (9 miles south-west) and Bewbush (10 miles west).
Near you in Dormans Park
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Baldwins Hill Primary School and Imberhorne School and the streets around them. The closest station to Dormans Park is Dormans station, about 0.5 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Queen Victoria Hospital (1 mile south-east) and East Grinstead Museum (1.7 miles south). Open spaces near Dormans Park include Hedgecourt Lake.
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- 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 will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
Common roof problems in Dormans Park
Gutter problems often look minor from the street. Overflowing water soaks walls and can rot the timber behind. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the house. We check them as part of the survey.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
If you own a rental within reach of Dormans station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
What to check before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Are they insured for the work?