West Sussex · London and the South East
Langley Green Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Langley Green, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
Langley Green homes and their roofs
Langley Green is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport. If your survey includes the drone, permission from the airport is needed first, and the flight only goes ahead if it is given. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. 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.
The streets around a church like Voice of Deliverance Full Gospel Church of God are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Langley Green is about 1 mile north of Crawley, in West Sussex. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Langley Green and nearby. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small.
Here we cover the RH11 and RH10 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Local streets include London Road, Cherry Lane and Dobson Road. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in West Green (1 mile south), Crawley (1 mile south), Three Bridges (2 miles south-east), Southgate (2 miles south) and Forge Wood (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (7 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (8 miles east), Broadfield (3 miles south) and Billingshurst (14 miles south-west).
What’s near Langley Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Dr Samuel Johnson pub, Central Sussex College and Hazelwick School. The nearest railway station is Crawley station, roughly 1.4 miles south. Nearby you will also find Crawley Museum (1 mile south) and Langley Green Hospital (under half a mile south). The countryside around Langley Green includes Tilgate Lake.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Langley Green
Older homes often have roofs that have been patched over the years. Slates slip when their nails corrode, lead valleys and flashings wear, and chimney pointing crumbles. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. We look closely and record what we see, with photographs that show you exactly where. Each finding is explained in plain words, so it is clear what it means for your purchase. Common reasons to book are quick fixes on flashings and valleys and signs of past leaks inside the loft, across clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and chimney stacks.
In a smaller place like Langley Green, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Breathable membranes only appeared in the late 1990s, so older roofs frequently have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Langley Green (RH11, RH10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Langley Green
Flat roofs turn up on extensions, dormers, porches and garages. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and ponding, blisters and splits are common signs of age. A buyer can easily miss them, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
If you own a rental within reach of Crawley station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- When you will get the report
- Their insurance cover
What this survey can’t tell you
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Which survey package you book
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- What made you get in touch
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Langley Green, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
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What else we do in Langley Green
Common questions in Langley Green
How do I find out if my home in Langley Green is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Langley Green within the area you cover?
Yes. Langley Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when you book.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. What the seller agrees to is their decision.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as 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.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and parapets
Hidden gutters behind parapets send water indoors when they block. We check their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.
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 lead is also a target for theft.
Why get it checked now?
Without a survey, you are relying on a glance from the pavement. That will not show slipped slates on the rear slope, a worn valley or cracked flaunching. A survey fills that gap before you commit. Arranging work in a smaller place like Langley Green is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Langley Green
- An independent look at the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Prices that include VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. A visit to a smaller place like Langley Green is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.