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Pre-purchase roof survey in High Cross, West Sussex
A careful look at the roof at your property in High Cross, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
Pre-purchase roof survey in High Cross
We survey roofs for buyers in High Cross and across London and the South East. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, we follow the same careful process. The report says what’s in good order, what isn’t and what to deal with first. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. If you’ve noticed lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone, we can find out what’s behind it.
Being in a small place like High Cross makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- High Cross (BN6)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in High Cross
Will you come out to High Cross?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in High Cross?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
It is your choice, but the two do different jobs. A home survey looks at the whole property, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Our survey complements a RICS survey and does not replace one.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Let us know your timetable when booking.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. You need the report before you exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
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Pre-purchase roof surveys in High Cross: local notes
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Bartholomew, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. If you own a rental within reach of Hassocks station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
High Cross is about 4 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. High Cross gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across West Sussex, we cover High Cross and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Here we cover the BN6 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also cover the places around High Cross: Albourne (1 mile south-east), Albourne Green (1 mile south-east), Albourne Street (1 mile south-east), Blackstone (1 mile south-west) and Twineham (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (10 miles north-west), Worthing (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south).
Landmarks near High Cross
For rail, the closest station is Hassocks station, about 3.4 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (2.9 miles north-east) and Clayton Castle (3.9 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Wolstonbury Hill and Woods Mill.
Landlords, agents and block managers in High Cross
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
What this survey cannot tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around High Cross can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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’s safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Before the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How big the roof is
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Book once your offer is accepted
It’s worth sharing the report with your solicitor 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’ve found patch repairs.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. Binoculars from ground level are enough for a first look.