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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Hassocks
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Hassocks and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Hassocks
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Most of it can’t be seen from the street. We look closely and record what we see, with photos so you can see it for yourself. Each finding is explained in plain words, so you know what it means for the house you are buying. We’re often asked to look into chimney mortar that has eroded and standing water on a flat extension roof, on natural slate, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and gutters and downpipes.
Houses in smaller places like Hassocks can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather typically shows first. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are looked at closely. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof doesn’t stay small for long.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Hassocks (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Hassocks and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Hassocks
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Francis of Assisi, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Hassocks is about 2 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hassocks and nearby. Hassocks is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: BN6. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on London Road, Semley Road and Farm Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Keymer (1 mile east), Hurst Wickham (1 mile north-west), Clayton (1 mile south), Hurstpierpoint (1 mile north-west) and Ditchling (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (13 miles north), Horsham (12 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south-west).
Near you in Hassocks
In Hassocks, that means homes and buildings near Downlands Community School and The Hassocks pub. Hassocks has its own railway station: Hassocks station. Nearby you will also find The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (under half a mile south-west) and Clayton Castle (1.2 miles south). Not far away are Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
Useful tips for Hassocks property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
We email the report to you, with photos of each finding. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are set out in plain English, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- House, block, shop or office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The property’s address and postcode
- What made you get in touch
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Honest limits
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Whether timbers meet design loads
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Being in a smaller place like Hassocks doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Hassocks, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
FAQs for Hassocks
How do I find out if my home in Hassocks is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Hassocks?
Yes, Hassocks is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you need to go inside the property?
If it can be arranged, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If access isn’t possible, we note it in the report.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and that is where a roof survey helps. It doesn’t stand in for a RICS survey.
How do I book a survey in Hassocks?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop 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.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
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.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Hassocks
Chimneys take the worst of the weather. Pointing crumbles, flaunching cracks and flashings lift. On terraced and semi-detached homes, a stack may be shared with next door, which matters if work is needed.
Problems we come across often include:
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
If you let a flat or house near Hassocks station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their drone registration, if they fly one