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Furnace Wood Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Furnace Wood. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
Pre-purchase roof survey in Furnace Wood
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and an in-person consultation. Choose the level that suits the home you are buying. All three include a report with photographs and recommendations. If you’re worried about lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney and blistered or split felt on a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Furnace Wood makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Furnace Wood (RH19)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Furnace Wood
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Furnace Wood, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Useful tips for Furnace Wood property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Let us know your timetable
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and use the photos as a record of how the roof looked when you bought. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months to see how things have changed.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, particularly after autumn. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
Furnace Wood homes and their roofs
Furnace Wood is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport. If your survey includes the drone, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying. The wider area around Furnace Wood has a long history of building, with Saint Hill Manor about 3 miles south-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Furnace Wood is about 3 miles west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Furnace Wood can all book pre-purchase roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Across West Sussex, we cover Furnace Wood. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: RH19. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Lake View Road, Felcot Road and Furnace Farm Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Domewood (1 mile north-west), Snow Hill (1 mile west), Felbridge (1 mile east), Crawley Down (1 mile south) and Newchapel (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (6 miles west), Horsham (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), East Grinstead (3 miles east) and Broadfield (7 miles south-west).
Around Furnace Wood
We work in homes and buildings around Imberhorne School, among other places. Furnace Wood’s nearest station is East Grinstead station, roughly 2.5 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Effingham Park Motor Museum (0.9 miles west) and Queen Victoria Hospital (3.1 miles east). Open spaces near Furnace Wood include Hedgecourt Lake.
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay plain tiles are common on older South East homes, and some still have peg tiles. Where pegs have rotted, tiles can slip, so we look for gaps along the courses.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual one, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. We’ll say if the flue needs a specialist.
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take an hour or two at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere like Furnace Wood needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- The roof space
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Furnace Wood?
Viewings rarely include a proper look at the roof. You see the rooms, not the slates. Fresh decoration can also cover the marks an old leak left behind, so a closer look is worth having before you commit.
Common reasons to book include:
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Old water stains in the roof space
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.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How soon the report will arrive
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Furnace Wood
Is drone flying allowed in Furnace Wood?
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 Furnace Wood. 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.
Is my home in Furnace Wood listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when you book.
How do I book a survey in Furnace Wood?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed, with photographs.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Where possible, yes. We look in the roof space where there is safe access, and upstairs windows give useful views. Access is normally arranged through the agent or seller.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or email us.