West Sussex · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Whitemans Green
Independent pre-purchase roof surveys in Whitemans Green. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Flashings that have lifted or split
What affects the price in Whitemans Green
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Whitemans Green
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, so the roof is one item among many. Our survey is not a RICS survey, and it does not replace one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photos of what we find and written recommendations. The two sit side by side. We’re frequently asked to look into old water stains in the roof space and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging, across flat-roofed extensions and dormers, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles.
For a small place like Whitemans Green, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Whitemans Green (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Whitemans Green
What else we do in Whitemans Green
What happens on the day
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Whitemans Green, access is often 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.
- 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.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Landlords and agents in Whitemans Green book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Useful tips for Whitemans Green property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Check we will be able to get into the loft space
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Ask whether there are papers for past 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. Each defect is explained in plain words, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air cannot flow.
Buying a home or a new roof in Whitemans Green
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
Ockenden Manor, about 0.6 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Whitemans Green. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy. If you live in an older home near Holy Trinity Church, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Whitemans Green is about 2 miles north-west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. If you are in Whitemans Green, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Here we cover the RH17 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Streets in the area include London Road, Tollgate Lane and Ardingly Road. We also cover the places around Whitemans Green: Cuckfield (1 mile south-east), Brook Street (1 mile north), Slough Green (1 mile west), Staplefield (2 miles north-west) and Warninglid (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Crawley (7 miles north), Horsham (8 miles north-west), Burgess Hill (4 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-west) and Lancing (15 miles south-west).
Near you in Whitemans Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Rose And Crown Public House, Warden Park School and Warden Park School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Haywards Heath station, roughly 1.8 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Francis Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (0.5 miles south). Open spaces near Whitemans Green include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Questions from Whitemans Green
Do you cover smaller places like Whitemans Green?
Yes, Whitemans Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Whitemans Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Whitemans Green is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Whitemans Green?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. We survey on any day of the week.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it’s 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.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Whitemans Green
Many roofs have had quick fixes over the years. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can point to a problem that keeps coming back. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
If you let a flat or house near Haywards Heath 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 experience they bring
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price