West Sussex · London and the South East
Slaugham Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Slaugham. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Older rural homes like those around Slaugham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- 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 the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Slaugham
A Basic Survey starts from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Choose the level that suits the home you are buying. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. Typical surveys look at standing water on a flat extension roof and quick fixes on flashings and valleys, on gutters and downpipes, natural slate and the roof space.
In a village or hamlet like Slaugham, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Slaugham (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Slaugham
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
Why act early in Slaugham
Without a survey, you are relying on a glance from the pavement. That won’t show slipped slates on the rear slope, a worn valley or cracked flaunching. We fill that gap before you’re tied in, with photos of anything that needs attention. In a small place like Slaugham, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Photos and a written report every time
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Slaugham: local notes
The wider area around Slaugham has a long history of building, with Tyes Place about 1.8 miles east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. If you let a flat or house near Balcombe station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Slaugham is about 5 miles south of Crawley, in West Sussex. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Slaugham and nearby. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: RH17. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Handcross (1 mile north), Plummers Plain (1 mile west), Lower Beeding (2 miles west), Colwood (3 miles south) and Crabtree (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (5 miles north), Horsham (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-east), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south).
Near you in Slaugham
Around Slaugham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Carpenter's Arms, among other places. The nearest railway station is Balcombe station, roughly 3.3 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Cuckfield Museum (3.6 miles south-east) and Crawley Hospital (5.4 miles north). Open spaces near Slaugham include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, particularly after autumn. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
Towns and villages near Slaugham
What else we do in Slaugham
FAQs for Slaugham
Is Slaugham within the area you cover?
Yes. Slaugham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Slaugham is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. You’ll have photos and a written description of each defect, which you can share with the seller or agent. How the seller responds is up to them.