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Pre-purchase roof survey in Snow Hill, West Sussex
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Snow Hill. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
Questions from Snow Hill
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Snow Hill?
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.
Is Snow Hill within the area you cover?
Yes. Snow Hill 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 when you book.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. You need the report before you exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. Much of the inspection is done from the ground, from windows and from the loft space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you test for 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.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Snow Hill
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. Our survey picks it out, with photos so you can see it for yourself. Each finding is explained in plain words, so you know what it means for the house you’re buying. We survey gutters and downpipes, natural slate and lead flashings and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are signs of past leaks inside the loft and loose pots and cracked flaunching.
For a small place like Snow Hill, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Snow Hill (RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.
How it works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Older roofs in small places like Snow Hill can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Snow Hill: local notes
With Saint Hill Manor about 3.4 miles south-east, Snow Hill sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Snow Hill is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport. If the drone is used for your survey, the exact boundary is checked for the address first.
Snow Hill is about 3 miles west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. In Snow Hill, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Snow Hill is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys.
Every address in RH10 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Snow Hill and Green Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Snow Hill: Domewood (1 mile north-east), Furnace Wood (1 mile east), Crawley Down (1 mile south), Felbridge (2 miles east) and Newchapel (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (5 miles south-west), Horsham (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), East Grinstead (3 miles east) and Broadfield (6 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Snow Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Imberhorne School and The Curious Pig in the Parlour pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is East Grinstead station, about 3 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Effingham Park Motor Museum (under half a mile west) and Queen Victoria Hospital (3.7 miles east). Open spaces near Snow Hill include Hedgecourt Lake.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Let us know your exchange date as you book
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
We email the report to you, with photos of each finding. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are set out in plain English, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
Also near Snow Hill
What else we do in Snow Hill
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but they weather and can crack, and low-pitched roofs need their laps to be right.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many leaks start at a flashing, so they get close attention in a pre-purchase survey. Any that need attention are photographed and explained.
Why act early in Snow Hill
A mortgage valuation is not a roof survey. Its job is to check the property’s value for the mortgage, and it won’t look closely at the roof. A roof survey is carried out for the buyer, and the report is written for you to use. Around Snow Hill, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Snow Hill
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% customer satisfaction
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Snow Hill
Many roofs have had quick fixes over the years. Bitumen painted over a flashing, mortar where lead should be, or a few tiles that don’t match can be signs that something has leaked before. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
If you let a flat or house near East Grinstead station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Questions to ask before you book
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the price includes VAT