West Sussex · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Felcourt
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Felcourt. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
Honest limits
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Felcourt
A full home survey looks at the whole property, and the roof is only one part of it. Our survey isn’t a RICS survey, and it does not replace one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. The two sit side by side if you want the fullest picture. If you’ve noticed lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney and chimney mortar that has eroded, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Felcourt 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.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Felcourt (RH19, RH7)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a hamlet or village like Felcourt, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and agents in Felcourt book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs
Many homes have a flat roof somewhere, often over an extension. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, rubber longer and GRP up to about 30. We look for signs of age and failure.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We check whether they’ve lifted, split or been replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Why act early in Felcourt
Lots of buyers go ahead anyway, but with their eyes open. You’ll know which jobs are urgent and which can wait, so you can plan work before small faults get bigger. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Felcourt, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Places near Felcourt
Other services in Felcourt
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Tell us your exchange date when booking
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. If anything in the report is not clear, ask us.
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.
Felcourt: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Felcourt?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Felcourt?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Felcourt?
Simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. We’ll give you an idea of timing as you book.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes, you can. The report sets out what we found, with photos, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Felcourt
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you let a flat or house near Dormans station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. Historic houses like Saint Hill Manor, about 3.7 miles south, show how far back building around Felcourt goes. If you are buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
Felcourt is about 2 miles north of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Felcourt and the surrounding area. Felcourt is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Crawley is in our area too.
We cover every part of RH19 and RH7 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Felcourt Lane, Felcourt Road and Blackberry Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Felcourt: Dormans Park (1 mile south-east), Newchapel (1 mile west), Lingfield (1 mile north), Dormansland (1 mile east) and Felbridge (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (8 miles south-west), Horsham (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (12 miles south), Burgess Hill (15 miles south), Broadfield (9 miles south-west) and Bewbush (9 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Felcourt
Around Felcourt, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Centenary Fields and Imberhorne School, among other places. Felcourt’s nearest station is Dormans station, roughly 0.8 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Queen Victoria Hospital (1.9 miles south-east) and East Grinstead Museum (2.5 miles south). Not far away are Hedgecourt Lake.