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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Henfield
Pre-purchase roof surveys across Henfield, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- A ridge or slope that dips
Pre-purchase roof survey in Henfield: what you get
The best time to book is once your offer has been accepted and before you exchange contracts. That’s when the findings are most useful, because nothing is binding yet. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when the chain is moving fast. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We survey clay and concrete tiles, chimney stacks and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are old water stains in the roof space and sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes.
In a smaller place like Henfield, some houses face open ground, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. 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.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Henfield (BN5)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Henfield
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Henfield?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to Henfield?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Henfield?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. The report sets out what we found, with photos, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
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, not at the condition of each slate and flashing. A roof survey is carried out for the buyer, and the report is written for you to use. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Henfield, so it is useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Henfield
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
It is worth sharing the report with your solicitor so questions can go to the seller’s solicitor. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.
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The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a smaller place like Henfield, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- 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.
- 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
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Height and safe access
For a price for your roof in Henfield, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
We will usually ask about:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and parapets
Gutters, downpipes and outlets carry water away from walls. We check for blockages, leaking joints and sagging runs, along with fascias and soffits.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay plain tiles are common on older South East homes, and some still have peg tiles. Rotten pegs let tiles slide, so we look for gaps along the courses.
Can I check my roof myself?
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Henfield
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. 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. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Peter's Church, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. Around Henfield, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Henfield is about 7 miles north of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. We visit Henfield as part of our work across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. There is also a page for Brighton.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in BN5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Upper Station Road, High Street and Lower Station Road and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Woodmancote (2 miles south-east), Blackstone (2 miles east), Small Dole (2 miles south), Shermanbury (2 miles north) and High Cross (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (13 miles north), Horsham (9 miles north), Worthing (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Henfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bell Inn, among other places. Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (5.4 miles north-east) and Steyning Museum (3.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Henfield includes Woods Mill and Truleigh Hill.