West Sussex · London and the South East
Horsham Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Horsham from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Blocked or leaking gutters
What affects the price in Horsham
To price your survey, we look at:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Every price we give includes VAT. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What made you get in touch
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Horsham
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, and the roof is only one part of it. Our survey is not a RICS survey, and it doesn’t replace one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. The two sit side by side. We survey clay and concrete tiles, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and gutters and downpipes, and people most often book us about chimney mortar that has eroded and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone.
Property in a place the size of Horsham can change hands quickly, and a roof is easy to overlook on a viewing. A new or replacement roof can also look neat from the pavement and still have snags at ridges, valleys or flashings. A close look before you commit, to a purchase or to the final payment, gives you something in writing to raise.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Horsham (RH12, RH13, RH20, BN44)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we do, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a property in Horsham, it helps to know where we can park. On the day, we check the roof from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe, with the drone where applicable.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Pre-purchase roof surveys around Horsham
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For landlords with property near Horsham station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Horsham is about 31 miles south of London, in West Sussex. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Horsham for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Horsham is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in RH12, RH13, RH20 and BN44 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Station Road, London Road and Market Square, and we cover them all. Horsham sits on or near the A24 and A29. Other places close to Horsham include Tower Hill (1 mile south-west), Broadbridge Heath (2 miles west), Holbrook (2 miles north), Warnham (2 miles north-west) and Southwater (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (7 miles north-east), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east), East Grinstead (14 miles east), Broadfield (5 miles east) and Storrington (11 miles south-west). Horsham is one of the larger places we cover in West Sussex.
Landmarks near Horsham
In Horsham, that means homes and buildings near Millais School, Warnham Park and Kingslea Primary School, among other places. Horsham has its own railway station: Horsham station. A little further out are Christs Hospital School Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Horsham Hospital (under half a mile north-west). Not far away are Warnham LNR.
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Slate is common on Victorian and Edwardian houses. We look for slates that have slid, cracked or gone, and for clips or tingles that show past repairs.
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks, loose pots and eroded mortar are common findings. We note them with photos so you can ask about them.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Horsham
Sellers aren’t always aware of roof problems. Their answers on the property forms only cover what they know about. Our survey shows you the roof as it is today, whatever anyone remembers. Roofs in a place the size of Horsham range from new to very old, but none of them improve with neglect. A loose ridge, a cracked flashing or a blocked outlet is a small job today and a bigger one after a wet winter.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Package prices that include VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Common questions in Horsham
How should I get ready for a visit in Horsham?
Clear the way to the loft hatch if there is one, and let us know about any leaks, stains or past repairs. Parking and access details for Horsham help us plan the visit.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Horsham?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Horsham is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your timetable when you book.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like 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.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
When to book a survey in Horsham
Rear extensions, dormers and garages often have flat roofs. Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, and standing water, blisters and splits are typical signs of ageing. They’re easy to overlook on a viewing, particularly when they’re only visible from an upper floor.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
The streets around a church such as Hope Chapel are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What happens after the report arrives
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks