West Sussex · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Warninglid
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Warninglid, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
Pre-purchase roof survey in Warninglid: what you get
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. At that point you can still ask questions, because nothing is binding yet. We survey on any day of the week, 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. We are frequently asked to look into patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem and flashings that have lifted or split, across lead flashings and valleys, chimney stacks and gutters and downpipes.
Some older homes in villages like Warninglid are listed or sit 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 is worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Warninglid (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs frequently last half a century or longer. Cracked, slipped or missing tiles are noted, along with odd replacement tiles that hint at earlier leaks.
Chimney stacks
Chimney stacks take the brunt of the weather. We check the pots, the flaunching, the pointing and the flashings.
What this survey cannot tell you
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
FAQs for Warninglid
Will you come out to Warninglid?
Yes, Warninglid is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Warninglid is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. Much of the inspection is done from the ground, from windows and from the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
They do different things. A home survey looks at the whole property, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes, you can. You’ll have photos and a written description of each defect, which you can share with the seller or agent. We can’t promise how the seller will respond.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That gives you time to use the findings, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
Why act early in Warninglid
A seller may honestly not know the state of the roof. Their answers on the property forms only cover what they know about. An independent look tells you how the roof is now. Older and listed buildings around Warninglid may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
For a price for your roof in Warninglid, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- An independent look at the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Warninglid
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. 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. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
Historic houses like Tyes Place, about 1.8 miles north-east, show how far back building around Warninglid goes. If you’re buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
Warninglid is about 4 miles west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Bookings from Warninglid are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our West Sussex coverage includes Warninglid. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in RH17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on The Street, Staplefield Lane and Orchard Way. We also cover Slough Green (1 mile east), Staplefield (1 mile north-east), Whitemans Green (2 miles east), Brook Street (2 miles east) and Cuckfield (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (6 miles north), Horsham (6 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (4 miles east), Burgess Hill (5 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south).
Around Warninglid
Warninglid’s nearest station is Balcombe station, about 3.6 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find The Dene Hospital (3.9 miles south) and Cuckfield Museum (2.4 miles east). Not far away are Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Warninglid
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. It’s often found in cement sheets, soffits and flue pipes. We do not test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
For landlords with property near Balcombe station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Before booking anyone
- When you’ll get the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
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How the survey works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Somewhere as small as Warninglid, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed beforehand.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations before you exchange.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.