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Pre-purchase roof survey in West Green, West Sussex
Wondering about the roof at a property in West Green? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in West Green and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
When you need someone else
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in West Green
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
About our pre-purchase roof survey in West Green
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 asking from facts rather than guesses. It also helps you decide whether to go ahead at all. We survey natural slate, chimney stacks and lead flashings and valleys, and the problems we are asked to look at most are blistered or split felt on a flat roof and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone.
Around West Green, you will mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Breathable membranes only appeared in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- West Green (RH11, RH10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in West Green
Is my home in West Green listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is 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.
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in West Green worth including?
Normally, yes: tell us about it as you book so the visit can include it. Many homes in new towns like Crawley have flat-roofed garages and porches, and felt roofs often last around 15–20 years.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it’s safe, yes. We inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That gives you time to use the findings, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It doesn’t stand in for a RICS survey.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in West Green
West Green is part of Crawley, one of the post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. Whether you’re buying or replacing a roof, low pitches and flat-roofed additions deserve a careful look. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
For an older house near a landmark like Voice of Deliverance Full Gospel Church of God, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
West Green is about 1 mile north of Crawley, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in West Green, we can survey the roof. West Green is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in RH11 and RH10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Bank Lane, Swift Lane and Raven Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around West Green: Langley Green (1 mile north), Crawley (1 mile south), Southgate (1 mile south), Three Bridges (1 mile east) and Tilgate (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (7 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (8 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (6 miles south-west).
Landmarks near West Green
In West Green, that means homes and buildings near Ifield Community College, Grattons Park and Dr Samuel Johnson pub. For rail, the closest station is Crawley station, roughly 0.8 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Crawley Museum (within half a mile south) and Crawley Hospital (0.5 miles south-west). The countryside around West Green includes Tilgate Lake.
What happens if roof problems are left?
When a chain is moving fast, a roof survey can feel like one more delay. We visit seven days a week, and a Premium report comes the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. Blocked gutters on homes around West Green overflow and soak walls, particularly where trees overhang. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Places near West Green
What else we do in West Green
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in West Green?
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. It’s often found in cement sheets, soffits and flue pipes. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys, but we flag materials that might so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before anything is disturbed.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
If you let a flat or house near Crawley station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
What to check before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, 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. Parking around West Green is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Before we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
What affects the price in West Green
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Height and safe access
- Which survey package you book
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- What’s prompted the survey
- When you need the report by
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Anything about access we should know
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Tips that help
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Check we will be able to get into the roof space
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.