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Pre-purchase roof survey in Furnace Green, West Sussex
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Furnace Green, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Blocked or leaking gutters
Pre-purchase roof survey in Furnace Green: what you get
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you’re tied in. We check the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, plus the loft where there is safe access. You get a written report with photos. Common reasons to book are flashings that have lifted or split and patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem, on chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and flat-roofed extensions and dormers.
Around Furnace Green, you will mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Breathable membranes only appeared in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Furnace Green (RH10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Buying a home or a new roof in Furnace Green
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung 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. Furnace Green is part of Crawley, one of the post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. Low pitches, ageing concrete tiles and old flat roofs each have their own weak points, worth knowing before you commit.
Landlords with a home close to Three Bridges station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Andrew's Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Furnace Green is about 2 miles south-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. We visit Furnace Green as part of our work across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Furnace Green is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys.
Every address in RH10 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Marion Road, Holder Road and Bolton Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Furnace Green include Pease Pottage (2 miles south-west), Worth Abbey (2 miles east), Balcombe Lane (2 miles south-east), Balcombe (3 miles south-east) and Staplefield (4 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (7 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (7 miles east), Billingshurst (14 miles south-west) and Bewbush (3 miles west).
Near you in Furnace Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Oriel High School, The Charcoal Burner pub and Tilgate Park and the streets around them. Furnace Green’s nearest station is Three Bridges station, about 1.2 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Crawley Museum (1.8 miles north-west) and Crawley Hospital (2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Furnace Green include Tilgate Lake.
FAQs for Furnace Green
Is drone flying allowed in Furnace Green?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. The flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport comes within about 1 mile of Furnace Green. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
My home in Furnace Green has a flat-roofed garage or porch. Is it worth having that looked at?
Yes, if you’d like it included, mention it as you book. On buildings from before 2000, cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos and should be checked by a specialist asbestos surveyor before anyone disturbs them.
Do you cover Furnace Green for pre-purchase roof surveys?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Furnace Green included.
Do you need access inside the house?
Ideally, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and upstairs windows give useful views. Access is normally arranged through the agent or seller.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your timetable when booking.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A mortgage valuation isn’t a roof survey. Its job is to check the property’s value for the mortgage, not at the condition of each slate and flashing. A roof survey is carried out for the buyer, and the report is written for you to use. Around Furnace Green, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, especially where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
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.
What you get with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
- A report with photographs
- Surveys seven days a week
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Height and safe access
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- A structural engineer’s report
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Furnace Green is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Related advice
What we are asked to look at in Furnace Green
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. They’re part of what we look at.
People normally book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
With Tyes Place about 4.3 miles south, the area around Furnace Green has a long history. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What exactly goes into their report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price