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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Selsfield Common
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Selsfield Common from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Selsfield Common
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. That’s when the findings are most useful, while you’re not yet committed. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when the chain is moving fast. The report comes within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. If you are worried about roof slopes that look uneven or sagging and slipped or missing slates and tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on gutters and downpipes, chimney stacks and the roof space alike.
Being in a small place like Selsfield Common makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Selsfield Common (RH19)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before you book.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Local roofs and buyers in Selsfield Common
With Gravetye Manor about 0.8 miles east, Selsfield Common sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
For landlords with property near East Grinstead station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Selsfield Common is about 4 miles south-west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Bookings from Selsfield Common are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across West Sussex, we cover Selsfield Common.
Surveys in RH19 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Being close to the B2028, Selsfield Common is easy for us to reach. If you’re just outside Selsfield Common, we cover West Hoathly (1 mile south-east), Sharpthorne (2 miles south-east), Little London (2 miles south), Highbrook (3 miles south) and Ardingly (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (5 miles west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles north-east) and Broadfield (6 miles west).
Local landmarks in Selsfield Common
In Selsfield Common, that means homes and buildings near The Crown Public House. The nearest railway station is East Grinstead station, roughly 3.5 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Queen Victoria Hospital (4.5 miles north-east) and Waterbury Castle (4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
What happens if roof problems are left?
When a chain is moving fast, a roof survey can feel like one more delay. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and a Premium report comes the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. Older cottages and farmhouses around Selsfield Common can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
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.
Why us?
- A photo-illustrated written report
- 20+ years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Questions from Selsfield Common
Do you cover Selsfield Common?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Selsfield Common is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Selsfield Common?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
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.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. The outcome is between you and the seller, so we can’t promise any saving.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Where possible, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and upstairs windows give useful views. Access is usually arranged through the agent or seller.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Practical tips
Getting the most from a pre-purchase roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. If anything in the report is not clear, ask us.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
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What this survey can’t tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Selsfield Common frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Selsfield Common, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Common roof problems in Selsfield Common
The fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles do. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails holding it rust and let slates slide. It is a frequent finding on older houses.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- A ridge or slope that dips
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Leonard, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
What to check before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Will the report include photos?
- Their report turnaround times