West Sussex · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Faygate
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Faygate. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Old water stains in the roof space
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Faygate
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Choose the level that suits the home you are buying. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. We are often asked to look into patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem and worn or lifted lead flashings, across clay and concrete tiles, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and natural slate.
In a village or hamlet like Faygate, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Faygate (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a pre-purchase roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Check we’ll be able to get into the roof space
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Let us know your timetable
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Faygate
The flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport comes within about 2 miles of Faygate. Where the drone is part of the survey, the exact boundary is checked for the address first. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If you let a flat or house near Faygate station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Faygate is about 3 miles north-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. Faygate gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Faygate is one of the places in West Sussex we cover.
Surveys in RH12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Station Approach, Faygate Lane and Durrants Drive and the roads around them. Other places close to Faygate include Kilnwood Vale (1 mile east), Colgate (1 mile south-east), Roffey (2 miles south-west), Broadfield (2 miles east) and Mannings Heath (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (3 miles east), Horsham (3 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Faygate
In Faygate, that means homes and buildings near Target Hill Park and The Holmbush Inn. There is a railway station in Faygate itself: Faygate station. Other landmarks nearby include Crawley Hospital (3.2 miles north-east) and County Mall (3.6 miles east). Open spaces near Faygate include Warnham LNR and Tilgate Lake.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Faygate?
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can be signs that something has leaked before. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
Look out for signs like these:
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Old water stains in the loft space
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
For an older house near a landmark such as St Francis' Church, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- When you will get the report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
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Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Faygate
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
FAQs for Faygate
Is my home in Faygate listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Faygate?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. The flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport comes within about 2 miles of Faygate. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That way you can still act on what we find, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Where possible, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and views from upper windows help too. Access is usually arranged through the agent or seller.
Is Faygate in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Faygate and the rest of West Sussex. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. You’ll have photos and a written description of each defect, which you can share with the seller or agent. We cannot promise how the seller will respond.
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. For a village or hamlet like Faygate, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- 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.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check pets are kept safely away
How to book
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.