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Sharpthorne Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Sharpthorne. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Blocked or leaking gutters
Landlords, agents and block managers in Sharpthorne
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Sharpthorne
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Pick the one that fits the property. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. We survey clay and concrete tiles, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and chimney stacks, and people most frequently book us about patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem and signs of past leaks inside the loft.
Older buildings in small places like Sharpthorne 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. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Sharpthorne (RH19)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
It’s worth sharing the report with your solicitor so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. Binoculars from the ground are enough for a first look.
Also near Sharpthorne
What else we do in Sharpthorne
Common roof problems in Sharpthorne
A chimney stack stands out in the wind and rain and they’re frequently the least maintained part of a roof. Pointing crumbles, flaunching cracks and flashings lift. A stack may be shared with the neighbours, which can affect how any work is arranged.
Common reasons to book include:
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Blocked or leaking gutters
If you let a flat or house near East Grinstead station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their insurance cover
- Their track record with similar roofs
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Sharpthorne: local notes
Priest House, about 0.5 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Sharpthorne. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
Take an older house close to St Margaret's Church: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Sharpthorne is about 4 miles south of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Sharpthorne is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across West Sussex, we cover Sharpthorne and the places around it. There is also a page for Crawley.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in RH19 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Station Road, Marlpit Road and Bayhams Field and the roads around them. Other places close to Sharpthorne include West Hoathly (1 mile west), Highbrook (2 miles south), Selsfield Common (2 miles north-west), Little London (2 miles south-west) and Birchgrove (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (7 miles west), Horsham (12 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-west), East Grinstead (4 miles north) and Broadfield (7 miles west).
Landmarks near Sharpthorne
We work in homes and buildings around The Fox pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is East Grinstead station, roughly 3.6 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Waterbury Castle (2.6 miles south) and East Grinstead Museum (3.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Hedgecourt Lake.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What made you get in touch
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Sharpthorne: your questions answered
Do you cover Sharpthorne?
Yes, Sharpthorne is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Sharpthorne is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a 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.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on any day of the week.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit usually takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Older roofs in small places like Sharpthorne 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.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations before you exchange.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.