West Sussex · London and the South East
Horsted Keynes Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Horsted Keynes. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Horsted Keynes
A full home survey looks at the whole property, and the roof is only one part of it. Our survey is not a RICS survey, and it does not replace one. It adds a focused look at the roof on its own, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. The two sit side by side. If you’ve noticed worn or lifted lead flashings and blistered or split felt on a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on lead flashings and valleys, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks alike.
Older buildings in small places like Horsted Keynes may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Horsted Keynes (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Horsted Keynes
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Horsted Keynes and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Horsted Keynes
Do you cover Horsted Keynes?
Yes, Horsted Keynes is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Horsted Keynes within the area you cover?
Yes, Horsted Keynes is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. The report is most useful before exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and that’s where a roof survey helps. It doesn’t stand in for a RICS survey.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Horsted Keynes, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed ahead of time.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- You get a written report with photographs and recommendations before you exchange.
Before we arrive
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Horsted Keynes, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to let us know when you get in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The address and postcode of the property
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Roof by roof
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, so we look for gaps along the courses.
Gutters and parapets
The rainwater system keeps water off the walls. We check for blockages, leaking joints and sagging runs, along with fascias and soffits.
Why act early in Horsted Keynes
Sellers are not always aware of roof problems. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. An independent look tells you how the roof is now. Around Horsted Keynes, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Horsted Keynes
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 98% of customers satisfied
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Nearby places to Horsted Keynes
What else we do in Horsted Keynes
Local roofs and buyers in Horsted Keynes
With Priest House about 3 miles north-west, Horsted Keynes sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you let a flat or house near Haywards Heath station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. The streets around a church like St Giles' Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Horsted Keynes is about 4 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Horsted Keynes, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Crawley.
All of RH17 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Station Road, Rixons Orchard and Leighton Road. If you are just outside Horsted Keynes, we cover Danehill (1 mile east), Birchgrove (2 miles north-east), Highbrook (2 miles north-west), Chelwood Common (2 miles east) and Furner's Green (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (9 miles north-west), Horsham (13 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-west), East Grinstead (6 miles north) and Broadfield (9 miles north-west).
Around Horsted Keynes
Around Horsted Keynes, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Green Man pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Haywards Heath station, roughly 4 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Waterbury Castle (within half a mile north-west) and Princess Royal Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Horsted Keynes includes Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Useful tips for Horsted Keynes property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Share the report with your solicitor
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, and we can’t promise any result.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Dealing with them early keeps water out.