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Pre-purchase roof survey in Gossops Green, West Sussex
We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Gossops Green and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Gossops Green
Some roofs cannot be seen well from ground level or from windows. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, along with a same-day report. Where a flight is not possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and look from ground level, windows and the loft instead. If you are worried about blocked or leaking gutters and slipped or missing slates and tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on the roof space, lead flashings and valleys and natural slate alike.
Smaller places like Gossops Green frequently have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Low roofs are easier to see from ground level, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around Gossops Green. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Gossops Green (RH11, RH10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a survey in Gossops Green, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You book once your offer is accepted and let us know the address and your timetable.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- The roof is inspected from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
The lender’s valuation is done for the lender, not for you. It looks at whether the property is suitable security for the loan, and it will not look closely at the roof. Our survey is done for you, and the report is written for you to use. On a bungalow or cottage around Gossops Green, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What we are asked to look at in Gossops Green
Most viewings never get near the roof. You walk round the rooms, but the roof stays out of sight. Fresh decoration can also cover the marks an old leak left behind, so a closer look is worth having before you commit.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
Landlords with a home close to Ifield station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before booking anyone
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the price includes VAT
What affects the price in Gossops Green
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Which survey package you book
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Checking the roof from the ground
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Gossops Green
How do I find out if my home in Gossops Green is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you come out to Gossops Green?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your timetable when you book.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That way you can still act on what we find.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a dedicated roof survey, and you get a written report with photos. It does not cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Gossops Green
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Gossops Green: local notes
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
The streets around a church such as St Peter's are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Gossops Green is about 1 mile west of Crawley, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Gossops Green can all book pre-purchase roof surveys. Across West Sussex, we cover Gossops Green.
We survey roofs across RH11 and RH10 for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Oak Road, Capel Lane and Goffs Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. With the A23 close by, Gossops Green is easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Gossops Green: Ifield (1 mile north), Bewbush (1 mile south-west), Ifieldwood (2 miles north-west), Lambs Green (2 miles west) and Russ Hill (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Horsham (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (9 miles east), Billingshurst (12 miles south-west) and Roffey (5 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Gossops Green
We work in homes and buildings around Target Hill Park, The Swan pub and St Wilfrid's Catholic School and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Gossops Green itself: Ifield station. Well-known places in the area include County Mall (0.9 miles east) and Crawley Hospital (less than half a mile north-east). Not far away are Tilgate Lake.