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Pre-purchase roof survey in Hammerwood, West Sussex
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Hammerwood and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Hammerwood
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. 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’re buying. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. Common reasons to book are slipped or missing slates and tiles and sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes, across the roof space, gutters and downpipes and natural slate.
In a village or hamlet like Hammerwood, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Hammerwood (RH19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Around Hammerwood, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Many leaks start at a flashing, so they get close attention in a pre-purchase survey. Any that need attention are photographed and explained.
Gutters and parapets
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter, normally to the back of the house. If the home you are buying has one, that gutter and its outlet get a careful look.
Nearby places to Hammerwood
Also in Hammerwood
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Local roofs and buyers in Hammerwood
The wider area around Hammerwood has a long history of building, with Hammerwood Park about 0.8 miles south-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you let a flat or house near Dormans station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Hammerwood is about 3 miles east of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Hammerwood and the rest of West Sussex. Our West Sussex coverage includes Hammerwood and the places around it. You can also see our page for Crawley.
We cover every part of the RH19 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you are just outside Hammerwood, we cover Ashurst Wood (2 miles south-west), Cowden (2 miles east), Dormansland (2 miles north-west), Dormans Park (2 miles west) and East Grinstead (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (15 miles south-west), Broadfield (11 miles west), Bewbush (12 miles west) and Southgate (10 miles west).
Local landmarks in Hammerwood
Hammerwood’s nearest station is Dormans station, roughly 2.4 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Bolebroke Castle (2.9 miles south-east) and East Grinstead Museum (2.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Hedgecourt Lake.
Common roof problems in Hammerwood
Blocked or leaking gutters do damage that isn’t obvious at first. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Hidden gutters behind parapets or in roof valleys can send water indoors. We check them as part of the survey.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
Take an older house close to Church of St Stephen: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What exactly goes into their report
Questions from Hammerwood
Do you cover smaller places like Hammerwood?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you cover Hammerwood?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Where we can, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If access isn’t possible, we note it in the report.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That gives you time to use the findings.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email with photos included.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Do not leave it until just before exchange
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and keep the photographs to compare against later. The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
Why get it checked now?
It is tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. We visit on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and a Premium report comes the same day, which helps it fit around your exchange date. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.