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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Roffey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Roffey and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
What happens if roof problems are left?
It is tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. We visit seven days a week, and the Premium Survey report arrives the same day, which helps it fit around your exchange date. Arranging work in a smaller place like Roffey is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Visits on any day of the week
- Every finding written up with photos
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Roffey
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. At that point you can still ask questions, while you are not yet committed. We survey seven days a week, which helps when a sale is moving quickly. The report comes within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Typical surveys look at flashings that have lifted or split and cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing, across lead flashings and valleys, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles.
In a smaller place like Roffey, some houses face open ground, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather normally shows first. Whether you’re buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a close look. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof does not stay small for long.
You receive the findings 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.
- Where
- Roffey (RH12, RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes an hour or two at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Parking around Roffey is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- 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.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- 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
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Check we will be able to get into the roof space
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Let us know your timetable
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. It can prompt questions about past roof work and any paperwork for it, particularly where we’ve found patch repairs.
Keep the loft ventilated. 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.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Roffey
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
The streets around a church such as All Saints Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. For landlords with property near Littlehaven station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Roffey is about 1 mile north-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Roffey and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Across West Sussex, we cover Roffey and the places around it.
Here we cover the RH12 and RH13 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Whether your property is on Innes Road, Agate Lane and Manor Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Roffey, we cover Mannings Heath (2 miles south), Faygate (2 miles north-east), Colgate (2 miles east), Monk's Gate (3 miles south) and Kilnwood Vale (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (5 miles north-east), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east), East Grinstead (13 miles east), Broadfield (4 miles east) and Storrington (12 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Roffey
In Roffey, that means homes and buildings near Bohunt Horsham and Millais School. Roffey’s nearest station is Littlehaven station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Christs Hospital School Museum (3.5 miles south-west) and Horsham Hospital (1.1 miles west). Open spaces near Roffey include Warnham LNR.
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and parapets
Gutters, downpipes and outlets carry water away from walls. We check for blockages, leaking joints and sagging runs, along with fascias and soffits.
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.
FAQs for Roffey
Will you come out to Roffey?
Yes, Roffey is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Is my home in Roffey listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
On site, it typically takes about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How do I book a survey in Roffey?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Tell us your exchange date and we’ll help you choose.
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What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Whether timbers meet design loads
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.