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Pre-purchase roof survey in Pease Pottage, West Sussex
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Pre-purchase roof surveys in Pease Pottage, with photos and a clear written report.
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The size of the roof
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Pease Pottage
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone inspection, along with a same-day report. Where a flight is not possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and inspect from every other safe vantage point. Common reasons to book are gutters that overflow or drip at the joints and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone, on clay and concrete tiles, chimney stacks and gutters and downpipes.
In a smaller place like Pease Pottage, some houses face open ground, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather usually shows first. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are checked closely. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof doesn’t stay small for long.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Pease Pottage (RH11)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Nearby places to Pease Pottage
Also in Pease Pottage
What we can’t see
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- A structural engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
Local roofs and buyers in Pease Pottage
About 3.4 miles south lies Tyes Place, a reminder of how long the area around Pease Pottage has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Crawley, which Pease Pottage is part of, is one of England’s post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. Low pitches, ageing concrete tiles and old flat roofs each have their own weak points, worth knowing before you commit.
Pease Pottage is about 2 miles south of Crawley, in West Sussex. Pease Pottage is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex.
We work across RH11 for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Bellevue Farm Road, Gordons Way and Stanford Brook Way or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Pease Pottage: Furnace Green (2 miles north-east), Balcombe Lane (3 miles east), Balcombe (3 miles south-east), Staplefield (3 miles south) and Worth Abbey (4 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (6 miles west), Haywards Heath (7 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south), East Grinstead (9 miles east), Billingshurst (12 miles west) and West Green (3 miles north).
Around Pease Pottage
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Black Swan pub, Tilgate Park and Cottesmore School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Crawley station, about 2 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find County Mall (2.1 miles north) and Crawley Museum (2.3 miles north). Open spaces near Pease Pottage include Tilgate Lake.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit 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. For a survey in Pease Pottage, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- 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’s safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Pease Pottage
How do I find out if my home in Pease Pottage is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Pease Pottage?
Yes, Pease Pottage is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
It usually takes about one to two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How do I book a survey in Pease Pottage?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Pease Pottage?
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can point to a problem that keeps coming back. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- A ridge or slope that dips
If you let a flat or house near Crawley station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
What to check before booking
- When you’ll get the report
- Are they insured for the work?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Cracked, slipped or missing tiles are noted, along with odd replacement tiles that hint at earlier leaks.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Splits in a lead valley send water inside, and missing lead is not unknown, as it is a target for thieves.