West Sussex · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Maplehurst
Need a pre-purchase roof survey in Maplehurst? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Blocked or leaking gutters
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air cannot flow.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Maplehurst
If you’re buying a flat, the roof may well be shared. The lease decides who looks after the roof, and that’s often not the individual flat owner, with costs frequently passed on through the service charge. We inspect what access allows us to see safely, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. Where the building has a flat roof, it is checked as far as access allows. If you’ve noticed roof slopes that look uneven or sagging and cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on clay and concrete tiles, gutters and downpipes and natural slate alike.
Older buildings in small places like Maplehurst 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’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Maplehurst (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords and letting agents in Maplehurst book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Many older homes in London and the South East have slate roofs. We look for slates that have slid, cracked or gone, and for clips or tingles that show past repairs.
Gutters and parapets
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a central valley gutter. If yours does, we check that gutter and where it drains.
FAQs for Maplehurst
How do I find out if my home in Maplehurst is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Maplehurst within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That gives you time to use the findings, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where we can, yes. From the roof space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If access isn’t possible, we note it in the report.
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What affects the price in Maplehurst
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How big the roof is
- House, block, shop or office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Local roofs and buyers in Maplehurst
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Andrew: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. For landlords with property near Christs Hospital station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Maplehurst is about 4 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Maplehurst can all book pre-purchase roof surveys. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
All of RH13 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. Whether your property is on Nuthurst Road, Park Lane and Copsale Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Maplehurst, we cover Nuthurst (1 mile north), Southwater (2 miles north-west), Tower Hill (4 miles north-west), Brooks Green (4 miles west) and Horsham (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (9 miles north-east), Worthing (13 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south).
Landmarks near Maplehurst
The closest station to Maplehurst is Christs Hospital station, about 3.8 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (4.3 miles north) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Knepp Wildland.
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How the survey works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes an hour or two for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Maplehurst, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where 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 the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.