West Sussex · London and the South East
Heath Common Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Heath Common, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Heath Common
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Parham House, about 3.1 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Heath Common. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Heath Common is about 1 mile east of Storrington, in West Sussex. Roofs in Heath Common get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Our West Sussex coverage includes Heath Common. Brighton is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: RH20. We cover properties on Rock Road, Hampers Lane and Bracken Lane. If you are just outside Heath Common, we cover Abingworth (1 mile north-west), Rock (1 mile south-east), Warminghurst (1 mile north-east), Storrington (1 mile west) and Sullington (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (7 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (9 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Heath Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Rydon Community College. The closest station to Heath Common is Pulborough station, about 4.7 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are The Storrington And District Museum (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Heath Common includes Chanctonbury Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Heath Common: what you get
We survey roofs for buyers in Heath Common and across London and the South East. Whether it’s a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, we follow the same careful process. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Typical surveys look at patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem and cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing, across the roof space, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles.
Older buildings in small places like Heath Common 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. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Heath Common (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Heath Common
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Heath Common and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Useful tips for Heath Common property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Don’t leave it until just before exchange
- Let us know your timetable
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so questions can go to the seller’s solicitor. It can prompt questions about past roof work and any paperwork for it, especially where we have found patch repairs.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- Height and safe access
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Places near Heath Common
Other services in Heath Common
Common roof problems in Heath Common
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before anything is disturbed.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
Landlords with a home close to Pulborough station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before booking anyone
- Their report turnaround times
- Their insurance cover
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit normally takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Somewhere as small as Heath Common, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Heath Common
Do you cover Heath Common?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Heath Common is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Heath Common listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
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.
Do you need to go inside the property?
If it can be arranged, yes. From the loft space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If we cannot get in, the report says so.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.