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Pre-purchase roof survey in Turners Hill, West Sussex
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Turners Hill, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Turners Hill
With a written roof report, you can go back to the seller or agent with specifics. You can ask about the roof’s history, ask for repairs before completion or rethink the price. We can’t say how a seller will respond, but you will be negotiating from a clear picture rather than a hunch. It also helps you decide whether to go ahead at all. Common reasons to book are gutters that overflow or drip at the joints and patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem, across flat-roofed extensions and dormers, clay and concrete tiles and gutters and downpipes.
Older buildings in small places like Turners Hill 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. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Turners Hill (RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Turners Hill
Landlords, agents and building managers in Turners Hill and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Turners Hill
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Roof area
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and parapets
Gutters, downpipes and outlets carry water away from walls. Leaking joints, sagging lengths and blockages are all noted, along with fascias and soffits.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for slipped, cracked and missing tiles, along with odd replacement tiles that hint at earlier leaks.
When to book a survey in Turners Hill
Most viewings never get near the roof. You see the rooms, not the slates. Fresh decoration can also cover the marks an old leak left behind, which is why buyers book a closer look before committing.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
For landlords with property near East Grinstead station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a small place like Turners Hill, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed ahead of time.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Turners Hill homes and their roofs
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. Gravetye Manor, about 1.6 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Turners Hill. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Leonard, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Turners Hill is about 4 miles south-west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Turners Hill is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Turners Hill is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys.
We work across the RH10 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Church Road, East Street and Willow Ridge, and we cover them all. Other places close to Turners Hill include Crawley Down (1 mile north), Snow Hill (2 miles north), Furnace Wood (3 miles north), Saint Hill Green (3 miles east) and Domewood (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (5 miles west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (7 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles north-east) and Broadfield (5 miles west).
Near you in Turners Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Crown Public House. The closest station to Turners Hill is East Grinstead station, about 3.3 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Effingham Park Motor Museum (2.6 miles north) and Waterbury Castle (5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
Common questions in Turners Hill
Do you carry out roof surveys in Turners Hill?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Turners Hill is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes, you can. The report sets out what we found, with photos, which you can share with the seller or agent. We can’t promise how the seller will respond.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where applicable.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.