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Pre-purchase roof survey in Lurgashall, West Sussex
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Lurgashall from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near Lurgashall can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You book once your offer is accepted and let us know the address and your timetable.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Lurgashall
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and an in-person consultation. Pick the one that fits the property. All three include a written report with photographs and recommendations. We survey clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are gutters that overflow or drip at the joints and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone.
In a village or hamlet like Lurgashall, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Lurgashall (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Lurgashall
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
Petworth House lies about 3.9 miles south-east, so building around Lurgashall goes back a long way. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area. If you own a rental within reach of Haslemere station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St Lawrence are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Lurgashall is about 12 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Roofs in Lurgashall get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Across West Sussex, we cover Lurgashall. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
All of GU28 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Lickfold (1 mile south-west), Northchapel (2 miles north-east), Ebernoe (2 miles east), Lodsworth (2 miles south) and Ansteadbrook (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (15 miles east), Chichester (14 miles south), Storrington (12 miles south-east), Billingshurst (9 miles east), Portfield (14 miles south) and Yapton (15 miles south).
Around Lurgashall
The closest station to Lurgashall is Haslemere station, roughly 4.5 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Midhurst Community Hospital (4.1 miles south-west) and Lodsworth Castle (3.6 miles south). Open spaces near Lurgashall include Blackdown and Shillinglee Lake.
What we can’t see
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Let us know your timetable
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Check we’ll be able to get into the roof space
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Deal with the urgent items first, and keep the photographs to compare against later. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Lurgashall
Letting agents and landlords in Lurgashall book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Even if you go ahead regardless, knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan. You’ll know which jobs are urgent and which can wait, so you can plan work before small faults get bigger. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Prices that include VAT
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in.
Lurgashall questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Lurgashall?
Yes, Lurgashall is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is my home in Lurgashall listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How long does the survey visit take?
It usually takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. Much of the inspection is done from the ground, from windows and from the loft space. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where applicable.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Lurgashall?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.