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Kilnwood Vale Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Kilnwood Vale, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
Why get it checked now?
Lots of buyers go ahead anyway, but with their eyes open. You’ll know which jobs are urgent and which can wait, so you can plan work before small faults get bigger. For older village homes like those around Kilnwood Vale, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Kilnwood Vale
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Kilnwood Vale
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and an in-person consultation. Choose the level that suits the home you’re buying. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. If you’ve noticed damp timbers or stains in the loft and worn or lifted lead flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
For a small place like Kilnwood Vale, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Kilnwood Vale (RH12, RH11)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Kilnwood Vale homes and their roofs
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
Landlords with a home close to Faygate station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Kilnwood Vale is about 1 mile south-west of Bewbush, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Kilnwood Vale is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Kilnwood Vale is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys.
We cover every part of RH12 and RH11 for pre-purchase roof surveys. Whether your property is on Turnpike Lane, Crusades Road and Rookfield Road or anywhere close by, we can help. With the A264 close by, Kilnwood Vale is easy for us to reach for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also cover the places around Kilnwood Vale: Faygate (1 mile west), Colgate (1 mile south), Broadfield (2 miles east), Roffey (3 miles south-west) and Handcross (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (3 miles east), Horsham (4 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east), East Grinstead (10 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles south-west).
What’s near Kilnwood Vale
In Kilnwood Vale, that means homes and buildings near Target Hill Park, Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School and Cottesmore School. Kilnwood Vale’s nearest station is Faygate station, about 0.9 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include County Mall (2.7 miles north-east) and Crawley Museum (2.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Kilnwood Vale include Warnham LNR and Tilgate Lake.
Common roof problems in Kilnwood Vale
Chimneys take the worst of the weather. Mortar erodes, the flaunching around the pots cracks and the flashings work loose. A stack may be shared with the neighbours, which can affect how any work is arranged.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
Take an older house close to St Francis' Church: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What experience they bring
- Whether the price includes VAT
- When you will get the report
Useful tips for Kilnwood Vale property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s, and we can’t promise any result.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
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Questions from Kilnwood Vale
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kilnwood Vale?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Kilnwood Vale?
Yes. Kilnwood Vale is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller, so we cannot promise any saving.
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.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Ideally, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and views from upper windows help too. Access is typically arranged through the agent or seller.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Kilnwood Vale?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What we look for on each type of 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.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings are a common source of leaks, so we look at each one closely. Any that need attention are photographed and explained.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- House, block, shop or office
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What to tell us when you get in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Rural addresses near Kilnwood Vale can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.