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Heyshott Green Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Heyshott Green, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Heyshott Green
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone inspection, along with a same-day report. Where a flight isn’t possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and look from the ground, windows and the loft instead. If you are worried about gutters choked with leaves and moss and slipped or missing slates and tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, on the roof space, lead flashings and valleys and gutters and downpipes alike.
In a village or hamlet like Heyshott Green, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Heyshott Green (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Somewhere like Heyshott Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Heyshott Green, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
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Buying a home or a new roof in Heyshott Green
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Cowdray House lies about 1.9 miles north, so building around Heyshott Green goes back a long way. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Heyshott Green is about 9 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. We visit Heyshott Green as part of our work across West Sussex. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
We cover every part of GU29 for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also cover Heyshott (1 mile south-east), Hoyle (1 mile east), Cocking Causeway (1 mile north-west), Cocking (1 mile south-west) and West Lavington (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (12 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Rustington (14 miles south-east) and Storrington (12 miles east).
Near you in Heyshott Green
In Heyshott Green, that means homes and buildings near Unicorn Inn and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Midhurst Community Hospital (2.3 miles north) and Midhurst Museum (1.9 miles north). Not far away are Graffham Common and Levin Down.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
Heyshott Green: your questions answered
Is Heyshott Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Heyshott Green is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Heyshott Green?
Yes. Heyshott Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
Allow between one and two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your timetable as you book.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Heyshott Green?
Rear extensions, dormers and garages often have flat roofs. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and ponding, blisters and splits are common signs of age. They’re easy to overlook on a viewing, especially when they’re only visible from an upper floor.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St James, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What the survey will not cover
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Heyshott Green
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Roof area
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Roof by roof
Flat roofs
Flat roofs on extensions, dormers and garages are easy to forget about. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We look for signs of age and failure.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay plain tiles are common on older South East homes, and some still have peg tiles. Where pegs have rotted, tiles can slip.