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Pre-purchase roof survey in Monk's Gate, West Sussex
Need a pre-purchase roof survey in Monk's Gate? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Monk's Gate
If you are buying a flat, the roof may well be shared. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company. 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’s checked as far as access allows. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, the roof space and lead flashings and valleys, and the problems we are asked to look at most are slates or tiles that have slipped or gone and sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes.
Older buildings in small places like Monk's Gate may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Monk's Gate (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Monk's Gate
Do you cover smaller places like Monk's Gate?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is my home in Monk's Gate listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How do I book a survey in Monk's Gate?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey on any day of the week.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It works alongside a home survey.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email, with photographs.
What happens on the day
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like Monk's Gate can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Monk's Gate
Gutter problems frequently look minor from the street. Overflowing water soaks walls and can rot the timber behind. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the house. We check them as part of the survey.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- A ridge or slope that dips
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of the Good Shepherd, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How long the report takes to arrive
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Which survey package you book
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Monk's Gate: local notes
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
For landlords with property near Horsham station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Monk's Gate is about 3 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Monk's Gate and nearby. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Crawley.
Surveys in RH13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Coolhurst Close, Nuthurst Road and Brighton Road. Other places close to Monk's Gate include Mannings Heath (1 mile north), Lower Beeding (1 mile east), Crabtree (2 miles south-east), Plummers Plain (2 miles east) and Roffey (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Crawley (7 miles north-east), Horsham (3 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (14 miles north-east).
What’s near Monk's Gate
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Dun Horse pub, Newells Preparatory School and The Forest School. The closest station to Monk's Gate is Horsham station, about 2.6 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Christs Hospital School Museum (3.4 miles west) and Horsham Hospital (3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Monk's Gate include Warnham LNR.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Monk's Gate
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Monk's Gate. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Landlords and letting agents in Monk's Gate book surveys as well as homeowners. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
The lender’s valuation is done for the lender, not for you. Its job is to check the property’s value for the mortgage, and it won’t look closely at the roof. A roof survey is carried out for the buyer, and the report is written for you to use. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Monk's Gate
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Over 20 years’ experience
- A written report with photos
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Useful tips for Monk's Gate property owners
Getting the most from a pre-purchase roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
We email the report to you, with photos of each finding. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each defect is explained in plain words, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
After you move in, have leaves and moss cleared from gutters and valleys, especially after autumn. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.