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Pre-purchase roof survey in Ifieldwood, West Sussex
Need a pre-purchase roof survey in Ifieldwood? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ifieldwood
Some roofs cannot be seen well from the ground or from windows. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, along with a same-day report. Where a flight is not possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and look from the ground, windows and the loft instead. If you’re worried about cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing and gutters choked with leaves and moss, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Ifieldwood 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. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Ifieldwood (RH11)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Ifieldwood homes and their roofs
The flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport covers Ifieldwood, or comes right up to its edge. If the drone is used for your survey, permission from the airport is needed first, and the flight only goes ahead if it is given. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
For landlords with property near Ifield station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. Take an older house close to St Margaret's Church: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Ifieldwood is about 2 miles north-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. Ifieldwood gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: RH11. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Ifield (1 mile east), Russ Hill (1 mile north), Lambs Green (1 mile south-west), Gossops Green (2 miles south-east) and Bewbush (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Horsham (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles east), Broadfield (3 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (12 miles south-west).
Around Ifieldwood
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ifield Community College and Royal Oak pub. The nearest railway station is Ifield station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Crawley Hospital (1.8 miles south-east) and County Mall (2.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.
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. Do not go up yourself.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Ifieldwood, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- 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.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets in another room
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Ifieldwood
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
How the survey changes by roof type
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.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or cracked lead lets water straight into the roof, and missing lead is not unknown, as it’s a target for thieves.
What happens if roof problems are left?
When a chain is moving fast, a roof survey can feel like one more delay. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and the Premium Survey report arrives the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Ifieldwood, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What you get with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- An independent view of the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
What we can’t see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Whether timbers meet design loads
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Ifieldwood
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Ifieldwood
Do you cover smaller places like Ifieldwood?
Yes, Ifieldwood is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Ifieldwood?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Ifieldwood is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport. Before any flight there, we ask the airport for permission, and the flight only goes ahead if it’s given. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
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.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. We inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where possible, yes. We look in the roof space where there’s safe access, and views from upper windows help too. Access is usually arranged through the agent or seller.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when booking.