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Pre-purchase roof survey in Goose Green, West Sussex
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Goose Green. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
How the survey works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Rural addresses near Goose Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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Pre-purchase roof survey in Goose Green
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a proper look at it before you’re committed. We look at the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, plus the loft where there is safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos. If you’re worried about patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem and blocked or leaking gutters, we can find out what’s behind it, on the roof space, chimney stacks and lead flashings and valleys alike.
Older buildings in small places like Goose Green may be listed or 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 are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Goose Green (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
Why it’s worth a survey now in Goose Green
Small roof defects let water in slowly. By the time a stain shows, timber or plaster may already be damp. Spotting it before you buy means you know about it from day one. Older and listed buildings around Goose Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Goose Green
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- PI and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Slate is common on Victorian and Edwardian houses. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, plus the metal clips that show earlier patching.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs frequently last half a century or longer. Cracked, slipped or missing tiles are noted, along with odd replacement tiles that hint at earlier leaks.
Common questions in Goose Green
Do you cover smaller places like Goose Green?
Yes. Goose Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Goose Green is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. What the seller agrees to is their decision.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- What made you get in touch
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Goose Green?
Rear extensions, dormers and garages frequently have flat roofs. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and standing water, blisters and splits are typical signs of ageing. A buyer can easily miss them, particularly when they’re only visible from an upper floor.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of St Mary, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What experience they bring
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What follow-up you get after the report
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Goose Green
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Parham House lies about 4.5 miles south-west, so building around Goose Green goes back a long way. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy. Landlords with a home close to Billingshurst station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Goose Green is about 9 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Goose Green. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. Crawley is in our area too.
Every address in RH20 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. Local streets include Goosegreen Lane and Cray's Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Goose Green include Thakeham (1 mile south-west), Warminghurst (1 mile south), Abingworth (1 mile south-west), West Chiltington (2 miles west) and Heath Common (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (14 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (9 miles south), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (11 miles south-west).
Around Goose Green
For rail, the closest station is Billingshurst station, about 4.6 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find The Storrington And District Museum (3.1 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.